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YK59 PKD

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,846 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 PKD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD?

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What year was YK59 PKD registered?

YK59 PKD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YK59 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 PKD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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