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YK09 SNU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,698 mi
Last recorded164,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 164,698 miles

Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Insecure

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 164,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 159,435 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 155,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s JUST WITHIN LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 146,300 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect various components

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 146,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect various components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,926 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2019 132,014 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,114 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,477 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,476 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2016 99,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 99,861 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,706 miles

brake linings warning lt on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,562 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 SNU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SNU, 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.

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What year was YK09 SNU registered?

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

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