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YE59 OTU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,205 mi
Last recorded165,205 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 142,302 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 142,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres badly worn on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,942 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,711 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,400 miles

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

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 OTU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YE59 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

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

Is YE59 OTU safe to buy?

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