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N50 BWM

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 BWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 28,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 12,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 2,236 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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N50 BWM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N50 BWM, 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 N50 BWM registered?

N50 BWM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is N50 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 BWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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