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B3 KFH

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,795 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 57,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,847 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under side

Front Both tyres wearing on edges and slightly distorted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 36,744 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,893 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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B3 KFH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 KFH, 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 B3 KFH registered?

B3 KFH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is B3 KFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 KFH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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