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KY09 JSZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 164,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 138,349 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 138,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 133,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 125,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,856 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 24 Jun 2014 95,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,345 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Knocking from lower stering colum aera

full inspection of fuel/brakes systems not carried out as covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Knocking from lower stering colum aera

full inspection of fuel/brakes systems not carried out as covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four discs lipped

brakefluid not seen, covered up

windscreen has a few small chips

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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KY09 JSZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY09 JSZ, 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 KY09 JSZ registered?

KY09 JSZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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