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YE59 ORN

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,764 mi
Last recorded158,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 158,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 158,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 147,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 141,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn

engine bay and underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2017 141,650 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn

engine bay and underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,615 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,357 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,255 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 ORN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

YE59 ORN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is YE59 ORN safe to buy?

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