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YC59 OGZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

216,253 mi
Last recorded216,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 216,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 199,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 185,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 179,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 166,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 138,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,259 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OGZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

YC59 OGZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YC59 OGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 OGZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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