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BF09 FXB

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,288 mi
Last recorded218,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 218,288 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2025 208,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 194,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 184,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 174,386 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 174,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 150,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 137,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,100 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 130,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened excess/bounze/movement (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,714 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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BF09 FXB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF09 FXB, 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 BF09 FXB registered?

BF09 FXB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is BF09 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 FXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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