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AV59 OHO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,811 mi
Last recorded148,811 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,811 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass slightly worn but view not affected

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror glass slightly worn but view not affected

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,795 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror glass slightly worn but view not affected

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror glass slightly worn but view not affected

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,186 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 125,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,153 miles

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))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,394 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,394 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,719 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,331 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sill covers / under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,491 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,878 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,750 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,269 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,150 miles

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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AV59 OHO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV59 OHO, 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 AV59 OHO registered?

AV59 OHO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AV59 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 OHO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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