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GY59 JOV

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts heavily deteiorated - beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm buh slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 31,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 30,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,586 miles

Emissions are too clean to register

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,854 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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GY59 JOV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue 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 GY59 JOV, 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 GY59 JOV registered?

GY59 JOV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GY59 JOV safe to buy?

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