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YE59 OEA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,729 mi
Last recorded144,729 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,729 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2022 144,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,785 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have slight corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,369 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have slight corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,294 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,294 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 79,291 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,314 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear on inner edge of rear tyres

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 OEA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE59 OEA, 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 YE59 OEA registered?

YE59 OEA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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