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YF58 NZJ

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,321 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,179 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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YF58 NZJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YF58 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

Is YF58 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 NZJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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