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HRZ 8703

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,859 mi
Last recorded133,859 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 8703
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cut on TYRE but cords not exposed

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,843 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Cut in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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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HRZ 8703 is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HRZ 8703, 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 HRZ 8703 registered?

HRZ 8703 is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is HRZ 8703 safe to buy?

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