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LL59 YNH

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,698 mi
Last recorded215,698 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 YNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 215,698 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 205,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 199,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 184,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 167,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 160,933 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 126,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 113,265 miles

Front and Rear disc's corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 113,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front and Rear disc's corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,895 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 102,895 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,742 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 81,916 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,269 miles

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

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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LL59 YNH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LL59 YNH, 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 LL59 YNH registered?

LL59 YNH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is LL59 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 YNH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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