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SP59 YZW

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,697 mi
Last recorded212,697 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2023 212,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 209,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 196,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 181,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 171,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 157,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack onto track rod inner slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,591 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,799 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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SP59 YZW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP59 YZW, 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

How do I check the history of SP59 YZW?

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What year was SP59 YZW registered?

SP59 YZW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is SP59 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 YZW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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