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AF09 XFL

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,848 mi
Last recorded184,848 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,848 miles

Nearside Front main beam dim

Offside Front dip beam dim

Pass 13 Nov 2020 176,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 162,478 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 152,647 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 152,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 141,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 141,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack damp

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,582 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 108,582 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,659 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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AF09 XFL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF09 XFL, 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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AF09 XFL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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