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GV09 DMU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,446 mi
Last recorded135,446 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 DMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 135,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 122,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad lining detached (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,882 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,947 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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GV09 DMU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black 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 GV09 DMU, 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 GV09 DMU registered?

GV09 DMU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is GV09 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 DMU 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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