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GV09 JFO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,463 mi
Last recorded170,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 JFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 170,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 165,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 135,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre is starting to crack up and low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,256 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,884 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,462 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

may req front wipers

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,365 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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GV09 JFO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV09 JFO, 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 GV09 JFO registered?

GV09 JFO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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