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AO09 VYZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,233 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 121,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,985 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 109,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,943 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,800 miles

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

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 VYZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AO09 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

AO09 VYZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is AO09 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VYZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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