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AP09 FYS

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,443 mi
Last recorded164,443 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 164,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 152,015 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 17 Jan 2023 147,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,517 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 104,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plys and cords showng (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,065 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,092 miles

Front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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 FYS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue 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 AP09 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

AP09 FYS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is AP09 FYS safe to buy?

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