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YK59 MUV

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 118,553 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 118,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,586 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,086 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,736 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,570 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 34,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YK59 MUV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 YK59 MUV, 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 YK59 MUV registered?

YK59 MUV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is YK59 MUV safe to buy?

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