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BM05 MAH

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,172 mi
Last recorded81,172 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 MAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 81,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,988 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

tpms lamp on

Fail 20 Aug 2024 68,988 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

tpms lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 46,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,317 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 25,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

offside front tyre screw in inner edge/sidewall.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

screw in offside front tyre.

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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BM05 MAH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BM05 MAH, 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

How do I check the history of BM05 MAH?

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What year was BM05 MAH registered?

BM05 MAH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BM05 MAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM05 MAH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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