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D6 NHD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,811 mi
Last recorded153,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 NHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 153,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,991 miles

coil springs corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2025 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2024 132,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,125 miles

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,863 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

service light on

Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

service light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,917 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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D6 NHD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D6 NHD, 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 D6 NHD registered?

D6 NHD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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