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HW58 GDK

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 GDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,404 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,404 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,297 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,359 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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HW58 GDK is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey 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 HW58 GDK, 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

How do I check the history of HW58 GDK?

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What year was HW58 GDK registered?

HW58 GDK is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is HW58 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 GDK 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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