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YK09 OWV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,091 mi
Last recorded173,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 173,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 167,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 167,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 160,535 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

rear bushes worn

Fail 15 Feb 2021 160,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

rear bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2019 153,728 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front - Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on theOuter and Inner edge

Offside Front - Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on theOuter and Inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2018 139,725 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on edges, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 139,710 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,160 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

washers ran out during test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,751 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 59,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,672 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OWV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

YK09 OWV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is YK09 OWV safe to buy?

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