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YP09 LWT

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,074 mi
Last recorded144,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 144,074 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,569 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,671 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges & uneven on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,419 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2016 69,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,519 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,988 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,988 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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YP09 LWT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YP09 LWT, 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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What year was YP09 LWT registered?

YP09 LWT is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is YP09 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 LWT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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