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KN09 TGE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,706 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,834 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 63,395 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,957 miles

Nearside Front tyer worn inner edge

Offside Front little ster in zon a front screen

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,056 miles

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

brake pad warning lights on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 8,924 miles

vehicle emissions to clean 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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KN09 TGE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KN09 TGE, 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 KN09 TGE registered?

KN09 TGE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is KN09 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 TGE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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