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J33 RDH

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 RDH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 141,292 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,202 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,409 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,857 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,680 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 20 Oct 2014 36,680 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,796 miles

smoke test too low to register

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,451 miles

smoke test too low to register

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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J33 RDH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J33 RDH, 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

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What year was J33 RDH registered?

J33 RDH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is J33 RDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 RDH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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