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YE58 VFN

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,372 mi
Last recorded179,372 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 VFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 179,372 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 164,365 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 164,334 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,922 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 150,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,417 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 136,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,841 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inside wall buy not to cords yet

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,766 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,636 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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YE58 VFN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE58 VFN, 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 YE58 VFN registered?

YE58 VFN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is YE58 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE58 VFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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