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KR09 NFU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,196 mi
Last recorded196,196 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 NFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 196,196 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 191,482 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 191,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 183,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 183,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 183,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 183,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 175,002 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both number plates delaminating

Fail 21 Sep 2022 175,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both number plates delaminating

Pass 29 Sep 2021 169,357 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front & rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Sep 2020 163,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 163,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,514 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre near bald outer / worn inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx, 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,833 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on both edges

stone chip in drivers swept area

Fail 27 Sep 2018 143,833 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective d,p,f light on (8.2.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on both edges

stone chip in drivers swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,419 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 118,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,740 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges & uneven

engine covers & under trays fitted

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,894 miles

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

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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KR09 NFU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR09 NFU, 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 KR09 NFU registered?

KR09 NFU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is KR09 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 NFU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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