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A7 FBJ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

163,404 mi
Last recorded163,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 163,404 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 177,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,468 miles

both sides rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 4 Nov 2024 167,221 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 25 Oct 2024 166,584 miles

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

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,003 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 135,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,107 miles

Rear general corrosion underside

power steering on heavy side

Fail 17 May 2021 84,105 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front roll bar link bushes perished

Rear underside surface rust on suspension axle

power steering not smooth on heavy side

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,513 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 5 Jan 2019 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge close to exposing cords

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,747 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,244 miles

Nearside Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,316 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside front tyre worn

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,542 miles

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

child seat fitted on n/s/r seat

o/s/f tyre wearing low

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,614 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,799 miles

advise smoke test clean

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A7 FBJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 A7 FBJ, 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 A7 FBJ registered?

A7 FBJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is A7 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FBJ shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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