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J66 NRR

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,522 mi
Last recorded141,522 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 NRR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,109 miles

Offside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clean emissions

engine covers fitted restricting view

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges and damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre bold on edges and damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clean emissions

engine covers fitted restricting view

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,777 miles

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

o/s/f fog light not working

under trays front // sides // rear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,643 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

brake pad waring light on

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2012 57,580 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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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J66 NRR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J66 NRR, 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 J66 NRR registered?

J66 NRR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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