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YE59 NZX

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,838 mi
Last recorded224,838 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 NZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 224,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 224,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 208,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 193,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 173,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 167,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 161,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 148,478 miles

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

cut nsf tyre sidewall no core showing

slight play nsr link arm

Fail 20 Jan 2017 148,478 miles

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

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

cut nsf tyre sidewall no core showing

slight play nsr link arm

Pass 11 Jan 2016 140,879 miles

Nearside Front small cut sidewall no core showing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,138 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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YE59 NZX 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 82.4%.

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 YE59 NZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE59 NZX?

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What year was YE59 NZX registered?

YE59 NZX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YE59 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 NZX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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