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YC59 OAH

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

240,962 mi
Last recorded240,962 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 240,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 224,495 miles

undertrays fitted & inner/outersills fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2023 212,966 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 204,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 185,205 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose held with other means than standard clip

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2021 183,895 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering rack is damp

Pass 10 Dec 2020 174,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 162,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 12mm not in zone A not effecting view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,175 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,088 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 1 Nov 2013 81,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,642 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 OAH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

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

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