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YF58 VRR

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 VRR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 177,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 175,565 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 161,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,696 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 138,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 127,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,732 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,282 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 103,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,512 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,821 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 71,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,982 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 VRR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

YF58 VRR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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