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YL09 LEU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,616 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,001 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 106,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,384 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,461 miles

offside front tyre split on sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,932 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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YL09 LEU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YL09 LEU, 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 YL09 LEU registered?

YL09 LEU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YL09 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL09 LEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL09 LEU have outstanding finance?

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