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B18 JPF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,063 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,603 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,729 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,780 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

emissions too low to get a reading

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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B18 JPF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B18 JPF, 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 B18 JPF registered?

B18 JPF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is B18 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 JPF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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