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YN59 GBZ

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN59 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,032 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 123,032 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,567 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT BUT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 31 Mar 2025 109,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT BUT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplinks, BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,981 miles

Advise rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2013 20,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,939 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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YN59 GBZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YN59 GBZ, 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 YN59 GBZ registered?

YN59 GBZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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