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J16 FMA

2009 BMW 525

White Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,280 mi
Last recorded129,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 FMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 129,280 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2025 120,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,022 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,703 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,832 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,477 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid unit faulty recommend main dealer inspection or replacement (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear differential shows signs of fluid loss

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,605 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,126 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,334 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,379 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,669 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,593 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 21,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,414 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J16 FMA is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J16 FMA, 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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J16 FMA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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