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BE09 HAR

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

328,929 mi
Last recorded328,929 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE09 HAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 328,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 323,013 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 314,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 304,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 296,016 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 296,016 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 286,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 274,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 265,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 255,191 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 255,191 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 238,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 225,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 225,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 225,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing inner outer edges slightly

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 209,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 170,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,434 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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BE09 HAR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BE09 HAR, 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 BE09 HAR registered?

BE09 HAR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BE09 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE09 HAR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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