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YC59 VNA

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,063 mi
Last recorded150,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 150,063 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 145,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,448 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)

emissions too low for readout

particulate filter warning

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,067 miles

emissions too lean to register

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 VNA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

YC59 VNA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YC59 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 VNA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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