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YF58 NUA

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,532 mi
Last recorded177,532 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 NUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 177,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2025 167,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 155,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 155,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 148,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 141,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 130,044 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 129,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 275/30 ZR 19 96 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 ZR 19 93 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 112,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 100,913 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 3 May 2017 100,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and smooth outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and smooth inner edge nearly to ply cords. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 5 May 2016 88,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,943 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 78,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 64,087 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R SPLIT IN SIDE WALL OF TYRE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NUA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YF58 NUA, 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 YF58 NUA registered?

YF58 NUA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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