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YH59 DZV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,709 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 83,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,934 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,858 miles

Advise early replacment of n/s/f tyre

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

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 DZV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DZV, 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 YH59 DZV registered?

YH59 DZV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YH59 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 DZV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH59 DZV have outstanding finance?

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