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YH59 GOU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 132,070 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,493 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VIN tag with emissions limit has been removed

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,888 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 69,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,330 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cut and deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,056 miles

slight damage to offside front/ offside rear / nearside rear outer tyre walls

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,831 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 GOU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

Is YH59 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GOU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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