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GE03 DOO

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,084 mi
Last recorded135,084 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 DOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 127,692 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,966 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 108,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 108,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,532 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,757 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GE03 DOO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GE03 DOO, 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 GE03 DOO registered?

GE03 DOO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GE03 DOO safe to buy?

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