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HV59 FSO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,192 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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HV59 FSO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV59 FSO, 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 HV59 FSO registered?

HV59 FSO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 FSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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