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YF58 BYD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 BYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 90,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 84,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2017 70,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,355 miles

rear valve stems starting to show age

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 61,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,874 miles

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

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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YF58 BYD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF58 BYD, 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

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What year was YF58 BYD registered?

YF58 BYD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is YF58 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 BYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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