2009 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YF59 BVO
2009 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16/12/2009. Recorded mileage 146,128 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2993cc
YF59 BVO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 146,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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YF59 BVO Mileage History
- 15/12/201237,910 mi
- 03/01/201448,972 mi+11,062 mi
- 10/01/201559,613 mi+10,641 mi
- 16/01/201559,645 mi+32 mi
- 22/12/201569,042 mi+9,397 mi
- 12/12/201678,904 mi+9,862 mi
- 30/07/201783,051 mi+4,147 mi
- 11/07/201894,336 mi+11,285 mi
- 11/07/201894,336 mi
- 05/07/2019106,174 mi+11,838 mi
- 06/07/2019106,174 mi
- 29/07/2020120,073 mi+13,899 mi
- 31/07/2021125,800 mi+5,727 mi
- 02/08/2021125,809 mi+9 mi
- 04/08/2022130,746 mi+4,937 mi
- 06/08/2022130,758 mi+12 mi
- 02/08/2023133,745 mi+2,987 mi
- 04/08/2023133,745 mi
- 02/08/2024141,388 mi+7,643 mi
- 09/08/2024141,388 mi
- 11/08/2025144,572 mi+3,184 mi
- 12/08/2026146,123 mi+1,551 mi
- 02/09/2026146,128 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,891 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YF59 BVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (YF59 BVO) between December 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”.