CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG59 NRN

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

266,356 mi
Last recorded266,356 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 NRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 266,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 242,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 95,217 miles

Undertray cover obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,118 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,461 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,906 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG59 NRN 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 77.8%.

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 YG59 NRN, 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

How do I check the history of YG59 NRN?

You can check the full history of YG59 NRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG59 NRN registered?

YG59 NRN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is YG59 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 NRN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG59 NRN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG59 NRN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.