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GU09 ZFD

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 165,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,306 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,622 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 137,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,279 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,785 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,785 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,287 miles

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

engine emission light stays on

Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres have slight uneven tread on inner edges

exhaust slight rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed on outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,828 miles

front brake discs noted worn

wet test carried out

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,137 miles

front discs worn and pads appear 50% worn

r/n/s tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,896 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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GU09 ZFD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU09 ZFD, 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 GU09 ZFD registered?

GU09 ZFD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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