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ABW 926X

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 926X
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 143,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 135,677 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 13 May 2020 130,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small crack in n/s bottom of screen

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,023 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 127,032 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,518 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,022 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,775 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

lean burn emissions system

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,116 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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ABW 926X is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ABW 926X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 926X registered?

ABW 926X is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is ABW 926X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 926X shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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