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BF09 MZW

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

253,379 mi
Last recorded253,379 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 MZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 253,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 253,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 225,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 183,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No Emissions Detected.

Offside Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 294,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No Emissions Detected.

Offside Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 155,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 155,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,005 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,595 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

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 MZW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF09 MZW, 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 BF09 MZW registered?

BF09 MZW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BF09 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 MZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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