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PJ58 YBW

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

230,410 mi
Last recorded230,410 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 YBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 230,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 210,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 188,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 158,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,260 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn but stepped tread tyre and treads cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 120,260 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn but stepped tread tyre and treads cracking

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,641 miles

general suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,064 miles

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,025 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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PJ58 YBW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 PJ58 YBW, 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 PJ58 YBW registered?

PJ58 YBW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ58 YBW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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