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YK59 MZX

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,767 mi
Last recorded173,767 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 173,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2025 156,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2025 156,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 139,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 139,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 123,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 123,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,543 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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YK59 MZX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 MZX, 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

How do I check the history of YK59 MZX?

You can check the full history of YK59 MZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK59 MZX registered?

YK59 MZX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is YK59 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 MZX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK59 MZX have outstanding finance?

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