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G5 OAG

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,792 mi
Last recorded159,792 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 152,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has slight cut

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords or bulges.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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G5 OAG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G5 OAG, 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 G5 OAG registered?

G5 OAG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2009.

Is G5 OAG safe to buy?

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