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YH59 DPX

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,447 mi
Last recorded148,447 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 148,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 126,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,403 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 100,821 miles

both rear tyres inner edge slight miss shaped approx 3mm (275/30/19)

parking brake just met requirement 16%

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,566 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,769 miles

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

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

diff input seal leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,473 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 DPX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

YH59 DPX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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