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FY09 HJX

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,315 mi
Last recorded151,315 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 151,315 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 151,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 148,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 146,526 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 146,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet struts poor

Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 141,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 133,387 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,679 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 126,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,101 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 113,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,655 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,508 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,266 miles

osf tyre edges worn

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 HJX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

FY09 HJX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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