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AP09 BNN

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 161,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 153,851 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,830 miles

Front brake discs corroded,pads good.

Offside wing mirror glass cracked.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 120,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 120,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,417 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,465 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AP09 BNN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP09 BNN, 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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What year was AP09 BNN registered?

AP09 BNN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is AP09 BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BNN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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