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BD09 EKW

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,273 mi
Last recorded132,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 EKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 132,273 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 131,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 109,340 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 108,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,916 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,327 miles

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Damage

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,547 miles

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

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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BD09 EKW is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD09 EKW, 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 BD09 EKW registered?

BD09 EKW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is BD09 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 EKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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