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HY09 PNV

2009 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,582 mi
Last recorded91,582 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 PNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,582 miles

near side front stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2025 88,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 86,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 83,301 miles

rear pads low

Fail 16 May 2023 83,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear pads low

Pass 18 May 2022 80,891 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2021 78,173 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 74,985 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2019 69,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges, and has large cuts/cracks to the inside wall

Slight play in both front suspension anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 21 May 2018 65,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,541 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 59,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 54,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

passengers rear tyre close to wear bands

wiper blades smeary

Pass 28 May 2014 40,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,139 miles

advise drivers rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 28,345 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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HY09 PNV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HY09 PNV, 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 HY09 PNV registered?

HY09 PNV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is HY09 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 PNV 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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