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GL09 EFJ

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,226 mi
Last recorded149,226 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 149,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 142,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 137,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 130,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 118,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 113,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,204 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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GL09 EFJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL09 EFJ, 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 GL09 EFJ registered?

GL09 EFJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is GL09 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 EFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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