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GR05 EMZ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,914 mi
Last recorded187,914 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 EMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 187,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 176,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 168,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 165,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,932 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 138,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 129,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

park brake lamp staying on after release

Pass 13 Feb 2016 120,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,268 miles

off side rear tyre warn inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,310 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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GR05 EMZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GR05 EMZ, 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 GR05 EMZ registered?

GR05 EMZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is GR05 EMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 EMZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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