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BG58 YYV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 YYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,056 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyres started to split on side wall

Offside Front tyre started to split on inner side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,027 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat buckle (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,201 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,246 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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BG58 YYV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG58 YYV, 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 BG58 YYV registered?

BG58 YYV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is BG58 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 YYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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