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YC59 NMZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2019 156,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 153,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 150,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 2 Aug 2016 147,465 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 11 Aug 2015 139,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,864 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)

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

offside front wheel slightly buckled.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,229 miles

front tyres worn on edges underinflation

rear pads aprox 4mm

wipers start to smear

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 NMZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YC59 NMZ, 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.

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What year was YC59 NMZ registered?

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

Is YC59 NMZ safe to buy?

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