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FY09 HDZ

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,820 mi
Last recorded184,820 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 184,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 182,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 177,474 miles

prop shaft rubber has slight ware

Pass 24 Feb 2023 168,138 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 160,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 160,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 150,033 miles

front brake discs getting thin

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,108 miles

front brake discs getting thin

play in osf track rod end

Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,199 miles

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

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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FY09 HDZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY09 HDZ, 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 FY09 HDZ registered?

FY09 HDZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is FY09 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 HDZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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