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AO09 SYE

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,046 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,815 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Pass 21 May 2022 133,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 123,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 113,228 miles

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Grease seepage around rear hubs

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,781 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,601 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Near and Offside worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,199 miles

Front front tyres wearing on there shoulder(s)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,944 miles

cover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,891 miles

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

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

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

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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AO09 SYE 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 86.7%.

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 AO09 SYE, 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 AO09 SYE registered?

AO09 SYE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is AO09 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 SYE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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