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YK09 UHM

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 112,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 108,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 101,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,580 miles

EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK, POSSIBLE POWER STEERING, NO MAJOR LEAK VISABLE

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,103 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,350 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 30,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,894 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 UHM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

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

Is YK09 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 UHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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