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AD09 ZPU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,090 mi
Last recorded177,090 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,090 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both lower arm link bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2024 177,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres 2mm

both lower arm link bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 171,844 miles

both front lower suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2023 171,839 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2022 165,139 miles

front wipers poor

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2021 157,139 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2021 157,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,062 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Side light inoperative

both rear outer drive shaft joints leaking slightly

Pass 18 May 2017 119,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 119,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,317 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 May 2015 81,214 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 11 May 2015 81,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

emissions too clean to test

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2014 7,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 77,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 74,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 60,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heatsheild is bent

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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AD09 ZPU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 ZPU, 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 AD09 ZPU registered?

AD09 ZPU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AD09 ZPU safe to buy?

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