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J14 HBP

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 HBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 124,943 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 124,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,317 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 108,316 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,374 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,374 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,659 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,606 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,214 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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J14 HBP is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J14 HBP, 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 J14 HBP registered?

J14 HBP is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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