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M60 SPO

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 SPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 111,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

both front tyres perished between treads

Pass 9 May 2017 105,271 miles

Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2016 97,378 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 97,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,218 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,545 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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M60 SPO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver 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 M60 SPO, 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 M60 SPO registered?

M60 SPO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is M60 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 SPO 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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