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YK09 UKD

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,764 mi
Last recorded215,764 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 215,764 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 206,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 197,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 187,461 miles

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

Rear tyres 3-4mm tread in centre

Pass 8 Jun 2018 175,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,780 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 on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,310 miles

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

undercovers

Fail 4 Jul 2016 152,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

undercovers

Pass 12 Jun 2015 148,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,726 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 137,726 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer cv joint leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,919 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 86,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UKD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

YK09 UKD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 UKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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