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A1 PCY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,888 mi
Last recorded141,888 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,888 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 135,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,221 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,874 miles

No smoke recorded at time of test.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,740 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 54,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,210 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 34,308 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,630 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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A1 PCY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 PCY, 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.

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What year was A1 PCY registered?

A1 PCY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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