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YK09 UEY

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,044 mi
Last recorded162,044 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Under tray is covered in grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 155,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 150,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 144,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 137,688 miles

Front Both front track rod ends have play

Pass 21 Mar 2020 131,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,900 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,838 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 UEY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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