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M31 NGO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,935 mi
Last recorded220,935 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 220,935 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 30 Jan 2026 220,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to fronts x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Jan 2025 213,057 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle on inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 213,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back pin bush on bottom hub (yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Back bottom ball joint (yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle on inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 206,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 187,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 155,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 146,051 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,850 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 11 May 2015 115,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 94,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NGO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NGO, 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 M31 NGO registered?

M31 NGO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is M31 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 NGO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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