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CE09 RYB

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,760 mi
Last recorded161,760 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 RYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 161,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 75,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,087 miles

Front Wiper blades are worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,367 miles

front number plate + bumper damaged

small chip in zone A

Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,367 miles

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

front number plate + bumper damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

small chip in zone A

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light is on

small chip in zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,961 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front wipers are smearing the windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,540 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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CE09 RYB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 CE09 RYB, 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

How do I check the history of CE09 RYB?

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What year was CE09 RYB registered?

CE09 RYB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is CE09 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 RYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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