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YK59 OSY

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate lamp N/W (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,857 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 158,857 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front anti roll bar drop link upper gaiters torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin R/pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,511 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 OSY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK59 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

YK59 OSY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 OSY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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