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YP58 FHD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 FHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,101 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,333 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,185 miles

rear indicators pale

upper stop light not work

Fail 20 Jan 2023 121,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear indicators pale

upper stop light not work

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,871 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing outer edges 225/50x17

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,915 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,545 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,395 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,663 miles

Non run-flat tyres fitted to front axle.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,885 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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YP58 FHD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YP58 FHD, 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 YP58 FHD registered?

YP58 FHD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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