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HD09 TSU

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 TSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2023 115,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer evidence of grease loss @ driveshaft boot

Offside Front play in track rod inner joint

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,474 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 23,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,209 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,063 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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HD09 TSU 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 HD09 TSU, 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 HD09 TSU registered?

HD09 TSU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is HD09 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD09 TSU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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