2009 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC59 BFM
2009 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 192,501 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC59 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 192,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YC59 BFM Mileage History
- 15/05/2023168,795 mi
- 15/05/2023168,801 mi+6 mi
- 03/04/2024173,577 mi+4,776 mi
- 26/03/2025184,972 mi+11,395 mi
- 27/03/2026192,501 mi+7,529 mi
Average of roughly 8,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC59 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (YC59 BFM) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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