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BN09 RVU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 RVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 94,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR lower suspension arm forward bush delaminating not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Alloy has had a prior repair

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower suspension arm forward bush delaminating not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR inside wheel has had a prior weld

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (scrubbing) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,240 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 1 Feb 2016 49,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,161 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 RVU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVU, 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 BN09 RVU registered?

BN09 RVU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BN09 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 RVU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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