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BV09 RKA

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,672 mi
Last recorded219,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 219,672 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 219,544 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 209,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 199,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 199,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,215 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 106,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 97,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 89,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 82,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV09 RKA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV09 RKA, 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 BV09 RKA registered?

BV09 RKA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BV09 RKA safe to buy?

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