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HV09 ULS

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 ULS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 85,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,654 miles

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

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

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 ULS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HV09 ULS, 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 HV09 ULS registered?

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

Is HV09 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 ULS shows 4 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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