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YH59 EFR

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,982 mi
Last recorded199,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 199,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 186,508 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 186,397 miles

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

Nearside 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 19 Jan 2024 170,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 156,837 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,900 miles

DPF light on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 126,900 miles

DPF light on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 119,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,992 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,991 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,513 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,392 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,593 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges(advise as not in mot failure limit)

emissions to clean to record result

small cut in n/s/r tyre where a stone has been but no canvus showing through)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges(advise as not in mot failure limit)

emissions to clean to record result

small cut in n/s/r tyre where a stone has been but no canvus showing through)

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 EFR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

YH59 EFR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is YH59 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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