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AR03 TOO

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

191,371 mi
Last recorded191,371 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 TOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 191,371 miles

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 30 Sep 2024 186,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,791 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 160,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 148,834 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 148,801 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,296 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,207 miles

nearside front tyre perished and wearing smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2013 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,690 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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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AR03 TOO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver 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 AR03 TOO, 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 AR03 TOO registered?

AR03 TOO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is AR03 TOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 TOO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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