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NU59 OTY

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,789 mi
Last recorded220,789 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 OTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 220,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 220,784 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 205,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 195,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 195,648 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 290,427 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 290,427 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 274,395 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 274,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 266,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 259,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 239,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 223,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads overlapping brake discs

diesel particle filter partially blocked (on board computer warning)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

parking sensors not working

Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 109,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,213 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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NU59 OTY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU59 OTY, 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 NU59 OTY registered?

NU59 OTY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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