MOT Status
ValidMileage
206,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear diff input shaft seal leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear diff input shaft seal leaking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
all 4 tyres have slight damage on outer sidewall
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
all 4 tyres have slight damage on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Weld repair carried out on the nearside front alloy wheel rim.
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK59 PVF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 PVF, 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 YK59 PVF registered?
YK59 PVF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2009.
Is YK59 PVF safe to buy?
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