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AN07 DYS

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,984 mi
Last recorded143,984 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN07 DYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 143,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Smooth on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 103,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 99,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 92,429 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 83,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,131 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,125 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)

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

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

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

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

OSF tyre is worn bald on inner edge

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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AN07 DYS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AN07 DYS, 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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AN07 DYS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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