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J111 WRE

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,511 mi
Last recorded151,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 WRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 151,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,104 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2024 124,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,049 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,447 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,005 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,945 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre worn close to limit advise renewal. off side and near side rear wishbone leading bushes deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 31,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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J111 WRE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J111 WRE, 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 J111 WRE registered?

J111 WRE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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The MOT history for J111 WRE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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