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DE09 VUJ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

215,714 mi
Last recorded215,714 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 215,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 205,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop-shaft front coupling condition

Pass 18 Nov 2020 194,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has minor cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 181,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 166,778 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 138,734 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 122,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 87,470 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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DE09 VUJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE09 VUJ, 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 DE09 VUJ registered?

DE09 VUJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is DE09 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 VUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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