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MA04 AVA

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,437 mi
Last recorded164,437 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 AVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 164,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 154,505 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 152,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,578 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 148,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 146,023 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 146,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,502 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 136,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,047 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread is slightly distorted on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Mar 2018 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre tread is slightly distorted on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,647 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

carried out emission test,no result

offside & nearside front tyre treads are slightly distorted on inner edges

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,509 miles

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,800 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,800 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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MA04 AVA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA04 AVA, 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 MA04 AVA registered?

MA04 AVA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is MA04 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 AVA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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