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YH59 EHB

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 75,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,536 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated replacement soon

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,761 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,276 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 EHB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB registered?

YH59 EHB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YH59 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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