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C14 KGC

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 KGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 94,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 89,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 82,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,217 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 52,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 38,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 16,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C14 KGC is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C14 KGC, 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 C14 KGC registered?

C14 KGC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is C14 KGC safe to buy?

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