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MF09 XKT

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 XKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,792 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing/ splitting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,156 miles

all 4 tyres worn to edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,624 miles

All 4 brake discs worn and corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2019 93,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 brake discs worn and corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,816 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres getting close to tread depth limit and NSF bald on outer edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,434 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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MF09 XKT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF09 XKT, 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 MF09 XKT registered?

MF09 XKT is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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