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GJ09 EZN

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 EZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 108,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 104,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,032 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre is heavily wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,031 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre is heavily wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,172 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack in tread

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack in tread

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,736 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,833 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,184 miles

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,914 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,155 miles

engine under tray fitted

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

top engine cover fitted

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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GJ09 EZN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ09 EZN, 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 GJ09 EZN registered?

GJ09 EZN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 EZN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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