MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both side (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner edge/ Not deep enough to reach cords
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view
Engine & Undertray covers fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs worn and corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread perished/cracked 245.35.19y
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK09 TWV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?
YK09 TWV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.
Is YK09 TWV safe to buy?
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