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N3 JCU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,117 mi
Last recorded196,117 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 196,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 190,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 190,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 184,988 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2023 178,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2022 177,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 174,496 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 170,654 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3,mm in centre of tread.

Offside Rear tyre 3,mm centre of tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 166,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 166,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 160,513 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 160,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,561 miles

Engine covers and trays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 143,434 miles

BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE,S

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW 3.0 MM

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)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,000 miles

nsr tyre low 2.5mm

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,132 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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N3 JCU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 N3 JCU, 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 N3 JCU registered?

N3 JCU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is N3 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 JCU 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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