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YY09 PYA

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,426 mi
Last recorded56,426 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 PYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,493 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,635 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,979 miles

front discs worn and corroded on inner edges

front tyres worn low on edges

rear discs worn

rear pads worn low

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,961 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,933 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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YY09 PYA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY09 PYA, 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 YY09 PYA registered?

YY09 PYA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is YY09 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY09 PYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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