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YR09 NDC

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,904 mi
Last recorded197,904 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 197,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 172,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 148,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,521 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 16 Mar 2012 73,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres, close to legal limets.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres, close to legal limets.

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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YR09 NDC is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR09 NDC, 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 YR09 NDC registered?

YR09 NDC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is YR09 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 NDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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