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GV09 OGO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 132,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,417 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 107,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 103,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,078 miles

hand break high

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,280 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 OGO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

GV09 OGO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GV09 OGO safe to buy?

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