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A28 JSF

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,536 mi
Last recorded151,536 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 JSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 151,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 121,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,831 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,184 miles

Slight Oil leak from differential

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,375 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,901 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,899 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,829 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 23,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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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A28 JSF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A28 JSF, 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 A28 JSF registered?

A28 JSF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is A28 JSF safe to buy?

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