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YK09 SOH

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,388 mi
Last recorded117,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 166,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 166,058 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,628 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,680 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,410 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,053 miles

1x horn inop

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,358 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 SOH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

YK09 SOH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is YK09 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 SOH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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