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BX09 ATU

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,364 mi
Last recorded203,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 ATU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 203,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Jun 2021 195,032 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and the floor

Fail 7 Jun 2021 195,032 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and the floor

Pass 2 Jun 2020 179,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 161,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 157,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 150,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,178 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,022 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,491 miles

Nearside Rear just met legal requirments

items removed prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,433 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,060 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,648 miles

nail in nearside front tyre.

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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BX09 ATU is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX09 ATU, 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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BX09 ATU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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