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PM09 TAY

2019 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM09 TAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 141,160 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,441 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 111,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,530 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 94,530 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

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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PM09 TAY is a 2019 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PM09 TAY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PM09 TAY registered?

PM09 TAY is a 2019 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2019.

Is PM09 TAY safe to buy?

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