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GF59 BZG

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,923 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,872 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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GF59 BZG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF59 BZG, 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 GF59 BZG registered?

GF59 BZG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GF59 BZG safe to buy?

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