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YC59 MMO

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,411 mi
Last recorded149,411 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 149,411 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 139,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 136,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 131,103 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 May 2020 125,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,833 miles

Undertrays fitted thyroughout

Pass 7 Jan 2019 117,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2019 117,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,705 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,887 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,367 miles

osf tyre worn on edges ond nearing limit

Pass 12 Jan 2013 55,257 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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YC59 MMO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 MMO, 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 MMO registered?

YC59 MMO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YC59 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 MMO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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