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YX09 VSJ

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,750 mi
Last recorded141,750 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 141,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 141,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,210 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (behind interior mirror) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,202 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,918 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,834 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

stone chip outside zone A

wipers smearing

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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YX09 VSJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX09 VSJ, 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 YX09 VSJ registered?

YX09 VSJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is YX09 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 VSJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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