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DAN 11F

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 11F
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,769 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge , no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

light perishing to both rear suspension lower arm bushes, no play or movement at present

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge , no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working washers inoperative (3.5 (a))

light perishing to both rear suspension lower arm bushes, no play or movement at present

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,435 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,824 miles

front brake disc worn lipped no weakened

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,677 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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DAN 11F is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DAN 11F, 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 DAN 11F registered?

DAN 11F is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is DAN 11F safe to buy?

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