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YK09 RZE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,521 mi
Last recorded193,521 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 193,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,468 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 178,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 169,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2023 169,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 158,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2022 158,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 143,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 125,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 118,683 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 112,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,465 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,790 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 RZE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

YK09 RZE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is YK09 RZE safe to buy?

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