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GJ09 TZA

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,063 mi
Last recorded187,063 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 TZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 187,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 183,559 miles

under tray fitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 176,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,510 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 158,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,594 miles

NSF wheel inner rim buckled

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF wheel inner rim buckled

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,764 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,760 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,117 miles

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

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 TZA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

GJ09 TZA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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