Official DVLA Record

2009 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YH59 DVR

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/09/2024
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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YH59 DVR Mileage History

  1. 16/10/201247,325 mi
  2. 16/10/201247,325 mi
  3. 16/10/201362,518 mi+15,193 mi
  4. 25/10/201362,552 mi+34 mi
  5. 25/10/201479,781 mi+17,229 mi
  6. 19/10/201589,437 mi+9,656 mi
  7. 19/10/201589,437 mi
  8. 20/10/2016101,014 mi+11,577 mi
  9. 23/10/2017110,298 mi+9,284 mi
  10. 23/10/2017110,298 mi
  11. 18/10/2018119,359 mi+9,061 mi
  12. 19/10/2018119,391 mi+32 mi
  13. 14/10/2019202,353 mi+82,962 mi
  14. 15/10/2019125,736 mi-76,617 mi
  15. 20/10/2020134,711 mi+8,975 mi
  16. 21/10/2020134,729 mi+18 mi
  17. 10/09/2021138,921 mi+4,192 mi
  18. 09/09/2022241,488 mi+102,567 mi
  19. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 03:40
MOT Analysis

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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