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YK09 TVY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,581 mi
Last recorded242,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 TVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 242,581 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 242,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 223,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 220,382 miles

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

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2024 220,382 miles

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

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2023 209,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 209,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 196,651 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 183,191 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin hand brake lining wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 169,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 157,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 145,328 miles

offside rear brake caliper clip is missing

prop shaft big bush on the gearbox side is worn

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 130,960 miles

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

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

n/s tyres have curbing rim damage,no cords visable

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s tyres have curbing rim damage,no cords visable

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outter wall in 2 places

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

unable to detect diesel smoke for smoke test to clean

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 TVY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

YK09 TVY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YK09 TVY safe to buy?

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