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BU09 VLM

2009 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,464 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,459 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 116,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn inner edge ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn inner edge ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,787 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,070 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake imbalanced, but both wheels locked

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,326 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,026 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,026 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,560 miles

screw in osf tyre,low on edges aswell

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,613 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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BU09 VLM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU09 VLM, 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.

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What year was BU09 VLM registered?

BU09 VLM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BU09 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 VLM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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