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YK09 TXE

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,409 mi
Last recorded102,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 98,342 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 96,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 94,168 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2020 89,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,973 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,120 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 TXE 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 94.1%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

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

Is YK09 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 TXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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