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BN09 GFX

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 GFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,154 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,298 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,896 miles

handbrake lever slightly stiff

Pass 7 May 2019 53,363 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 May 2019 53,363 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,338 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 43,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge completely bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,246 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 34,245 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 25,480 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,719 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 6,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 4,196 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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BN09 GFX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BN09 GFX, 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 BN09 GFX?

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What year was BN09 GFX registered?

BN09 GFX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BN09 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 GFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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