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YF58 VVU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,656 mi
Last recorded150,656 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 VVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 150,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 143,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 136,295 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 55,016 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 44,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,389 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 VVU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

YF58 VVU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is YF58 VVU safe to buy?

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