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BJ09 XJX

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 161,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 152,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 139,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 130,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,571 miles

os rear tyre uneven wear

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened appears (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted appears (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>>> ON 1.6mm <<<< (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil weep / misting from diff area

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring most underside components

both front tyres nearly worn to cords on inner sections OUTSIDE prescribed measured area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,482 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring some components

ns front wiper blade slightly juddering

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,546 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,318 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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BJ09 XJX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ09 XJX, 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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BJ09 XJX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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