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YC59 AUU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 105,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,340 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,319 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,778 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,964 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 20,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,978 miles

OSR tyre worn on inside edge

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 AUU 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 YC59 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

YC59 AUU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 AUU 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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