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YC59 APX

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 APX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Push/pull arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Push/pull arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Push/pull arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Push/pull arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,928 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges - alignment

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 36,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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YC59 APX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YC59 APX, 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 YC59 APX registered?

YC59 APX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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