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M28 ATF

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 ATF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,101 miles

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

undertrays/sills fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2024 132,095 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

undertrays fitted & inner/outersills fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,516 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has Nail in It

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has Nail in It

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,293 miles

Both front tyres, low on edges, and treads cracked.Wiper blades, poor wipe.Nearside front road wheel, inner rim, damaged/out of shape.

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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M28 ATF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black 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 M28 ATF, 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 M28 ATF registered?

M28 ATF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is M28 ATF safe to buy?

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