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HN09 EOS

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,807 mi
Last recorded197,807 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 EOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 197,807 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 313,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 313,547 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front angel eye side light not working but has additional side light fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,442 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 113,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Flickering (1.1.C.1e)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 167,910 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 167,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,141 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2016 89,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,087 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,981 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges!

handbrake high!

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,851 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,702 miles

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

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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HN09 EOS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN09 EOS, 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 HN09 EOS registered?

HN09 EOS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is HN09 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN09 EOS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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