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YC59 UPZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,732 mi
Last recorded138,732 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 UPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet gas struts weak bonnet creeps to a close

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,611 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damaged/torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,009 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 117,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,967 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,604 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,604 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,028 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 UPZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

YC59 UPZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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