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FY09 HHB

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,043 mi
Last recorded219,043 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 219,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 219,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 209,319 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and rear. (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 209,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and rear. (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 204,962 miles

covers and trays fitted, obscuring testable components

damage/chip in front windscreen, not in view of road

Fail 9 Feb 2018 204,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working wing repearter (1.4.A.2c)

covers and trays fitted, obscuring testable components

damage/chip in front windscreen, not in view of road

Pass 28 Feb 2017 200,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 189,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 172,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Fail 18 Jan 2013 150,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,262 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 121,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

passangers rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

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 HHB 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 66.7%.

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 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 FY09 HHB, 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 FY09 HHB registered?

FY09 HHB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FY09 HHB safe to buy?

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