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YK09 SBY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,223 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,741 miles

front tyres low

rear tyres very low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,209 miles

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

not full inspection of fuel/brake systens as covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,337 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 SBY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

Is YK09 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 SBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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