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BG09 RXR

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,828 mi
Last recorded164,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 RXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,828 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 164,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,130 miles

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

Mileage lower than last due to error

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 251,229 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 144,452 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 136,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 128,801 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 121,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,114 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,158 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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BG09 RXR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG09 RXR, 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 BG09 RXR registered?

BG09 RXR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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