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HJ09 OEE

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OEE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 100,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,225 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 94,225 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 92,056 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 74,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,058 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 65,058 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 58,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,385 miles

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

offside front tyre tread bald/thin on edges

Fail 15 May 2015 52,311 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

offside front tyre tread bald/thin on edges

Pass 15 May 2014 38,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 19,574 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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HJ09 OEE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ09 OEE, 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 HJ09 OEE registered?

HJ09 OEE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is HJ09 OEE safe to buy?

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