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YE59 OSA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,237 mi
Last recorded175,237 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 175,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 165,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 154,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,157 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2020 125,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,506 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,146 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,990 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,611 miles

Advise condition of front brake discs corroded wearing thin plus faces not true .

Advise emissions nil

Advise front brake caliper pistons almost fully extended

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres .

Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of front brake discs corroded wearing thin plus faces not true .

Advise emissions nil

Advise front brake caliper pistons almost fully extended

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of uder body inclueding components.

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres .

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,018 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,803 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 OSA 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 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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

YE59 OSA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is YE59 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 OSA 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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