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A25 ACB

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,727 mi
Last recorded134,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ACB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 134,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 123,553 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 101,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 96,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 96,211 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,892 miles

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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,669 miles

cut in sidewall on nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,025 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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A25 ACB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A25 ACB, 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 A25 ACB registered?

A25 ACB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is A25 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 ACB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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