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GF09 EVK

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,211 mi
Last recorded178,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 EVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 178,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 159,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,939 miles

check brake pads all round

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 70,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GF09 EVK is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GF09 EVK, 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 GF09 EVK registered?

GF09 EVK is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is GF09 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 EVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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