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HV09 UBM

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,770 mi
Last recorded101,770 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 UBM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,770 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 101,770 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,292 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd high centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 96,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd high centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,313 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,313 miles

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,351 miles

O/S/R Light cluster is damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,579 miles

both front tyres worn out of shape on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seal covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trim fitted to sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 7,998 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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HV09 UBM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 HV09 UBM, 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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HV09 UBM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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