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H15 VCB

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,397 mi
Last recorded209,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 VCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 209,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 192,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 181,650 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2021 174,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 166,222 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 166,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 162,070 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 147,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,913 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 102,588 miles

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

zero emission registered at dga

Pass 23 May 2015 88,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

emissions tested but nothing detected

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 53,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,661 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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H15 VCB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H15 VCB, 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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H15 VCB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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