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BM57 VVV

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

184,738 mi
Last recorded184,738 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM57 VVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 184,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 174,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 166,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 161,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 154,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 143,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,462 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,853 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,069 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,561 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged slight

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,149 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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BM57 VVV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BM57 VVV, 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 BM57 VVV registered?

BM57 VVV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is BM57 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM57 VVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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