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YH59 EPE

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,839 mi
Last recorded206,839 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 206,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,748 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 172,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,139 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 131,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,651 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 107,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,547 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn inner edges,almost test failure.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,357 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 EPE is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

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

Is YH59 EPE safe to buy?

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