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KR58 EJF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,088 mi
Last recorded208,088 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 EJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 208,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 194,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 194,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 181,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 171,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,993 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,176 miles

Centre child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,264 miles

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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KR58 EJF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KR58 EJF, 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 KR58 EJF registered?

KR58 EJF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is KR58 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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