2009 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YH59 DVR
2009 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2009. Recorded mileage 259,998 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2993cc
YH59 DVR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2023
- 259,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YH59 DVR Mileage History
- 16/10/201247,325 mi
- 16/10/201247,325 mi
- 16/10/201362,518 mi+15,193 mi
- 25/10/201362,552 mi+34 mi
- 25/10/201479,781 mi+17,229 mi
- 19/10/201589,437 mi+9,656 mi
- 19/10/201589,437 mi
- 20/10/2016101,014 mi+11,577 mi
- 23/10/2017110,298 mi+9,284 mi
- 23/10/2017110,298 mi
- 18/10/2018119,359 mi+9,061 mi
- 19/10/2018119,391 mi+32 mi
- 14/10/2019202,353 mi+82,962 mi
- 15/10/2019125,736 mi-76,617 mi
- 20/10/2020134,711 mi+8,975 mi
- 21/10/2020134,729 mi+18 mi
- 10/09/2021138,921 mi+4,192 mi
- 09/09/2022241,488 mi+102,567 mi
- 09/09/2023259,998 mi+18,510 mi
Average of roughly 19,519 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YH59 DVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (YH59 DVR) between October 2012 and September 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed in cut and tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (5.3.4 (b)”.
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