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YF58 JAU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,559 mi
Last recorded206,559 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 JAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 206,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 195,802 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 195,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 185,057 miles

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 6 Feb 2023 170,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,788 miles

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. Not in drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 127,496 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stay bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,011 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 112,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,128 miles

both front tyres worn bald on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,241 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JAU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

YF58 JAU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2009.

Is YF58 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 JAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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