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G4 BOU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 102,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,558 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 75,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,743 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,437 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,868 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,897 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,804 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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G4 BOU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G4 BOU, 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 G4 BOU registered?

G4 BOU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is G4 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 BOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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