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YC59 BOU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,154 mi
Last recorded187,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 187,154 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 174,495 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 164,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,725 miles

front tyres feathered on inner

Pass 22 Oct 2019 129,197 miles

under body covers fitted & tested in wet conditions

Fail 19 Oct 2019 125,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body covers fitted & tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,498 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

n/s/r outer cv joint rusted & starting to leak grease

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,261 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r pads 2/3 worn (sensor wires fitted )

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,311 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,357 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 76,219 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking between treads and worn on edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2012 28,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 BOU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

YC59 BOU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 BOU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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