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YH59 DFD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,251 mi
Last recorded146,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,251 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,977 miles

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))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 123,977 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,227 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,641 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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YH59 DFD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH59 DFD, 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 YH59 DFD registered?

YH59 DFD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YH59 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 DFD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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