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AJ09 CWE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 CWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 139,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 135,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 128,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 122,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 121,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 117,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 117,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 115,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,435 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,729 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,034 miles

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

slight deterioration in offside front tyre tread (cracks)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear inner wheel rim starting to crack

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyre starting to crack in tread

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread (also bold on inner edge)

o/s rear tyre starting to slit in inner wall

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 May 2012 58,415 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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AJ09 CWE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ09 CWE, 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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AJ09 CWE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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