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MA59 BYB

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,583 mi
Last recorded139,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 139,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 127,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 118,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,869 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dpf fault on dash then went off

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,375 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

steering rack area damp

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,790 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,581 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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MA59 BYB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA59 BYB, 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 MA59 BYB registered?

MA59 BYB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is MA59 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 BYB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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