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YH59 EFO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6mm 245 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,336 miles

Plastic Covers not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 79,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 65,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,731 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,731 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,171 miles

Nearside snd offside rear tyres unevenly worn from inner edges and not long before cords are exposed.

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,368 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 EFO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YH59 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

YH59 EFO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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