2009 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC09 UTW
2009 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 186,201 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC09 UTW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 186,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC09 UTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (YC09 UTW) between July 2012 and February 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YC09 UTW Mileage History
- 26/07/201245,557 mi
- 28/08/201359,766 mi+14,209 mi
- 08/09/201478,925 mi+19,159 mi
- 04/09/201591,464 mi+12,539 mi
- 08/09/2016101,880 mi+10,416 mi
- 06/09/2017112,077 mi+10,197 mi
- 13/09/2018122,811 mi+10,734 mi
- 03/02/2020135,788 mi+12,977 mi
- 03/02/2020135,788 mi
- 03/02/2021161,563 mi+25,775 mi
- 05/03/2022180,487 mi+18,924 mi
- 05/03/2022180,487 mi
- 24/02/2023184,261 mi+3,774 mi
- 22/02/2024186,201 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly 12,149 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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