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HV09 UKE

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,762 mi
Last recorded155,762 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 UKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 155,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 144,030 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 129,678 miles

o/s/f spot light broken and fallen out of position

Fail 1 Sep 2021 129,677 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

o/s/f spot light broken and fallen out of position

Pass 29 Aug 2020 128,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 128,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on both the inner and outer edge. This tyre is very close to exposing the ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,428 miles

Damp around the rear diff

EML was on at the start of the test and went off during the test and did not come back on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 111,428 miles

Damp around the rear diff

EML was on at the start of the test and went off during the test and did not come back on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,204 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UKE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV09 UKE, 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 HV09 UKE registered?

HV09 UKE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is HV09 UKE safe to buy?

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