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AV09 AXP

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,938 miles

TOO WET

UNDERTRAY FITTED CANT INSPECT ALL TESTBLE ITEMS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,156 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,613 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 74,809 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,809 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,921 miles

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

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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AV09 AXP is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV09 AXP, 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 AV09 AXP registered?

AV09 AXP is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is AV09 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 AXP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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