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M31 CRB

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,344 mi
Last recorded154,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 CRB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 146,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,127 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,716 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 122,716 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,164 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,104 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,231 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,047 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)

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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M31 CRB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M31 CRB, 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 M31 CRB registered?

M31 CRB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is M31 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 CRB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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