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YK09 OHJ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 112,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% OS is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 112,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 100,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four wheels have bead rim protectors fitted

nearside front tyre has light cuts to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside rear tyre has light cuts to the both inner and outer sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 2 245/35/R19(93Y), 275/30/R19(96Y)

Paticulate filter warning light on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has several cuts on rim protecting part on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear tyrew wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,345 miles

Nearside front tyre has several cuts on rim protecting part on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear tyrew wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,966 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YK09 OHJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 OHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 OHJ registered?

YK09 OHJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YK09 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 OHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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