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NL09 DCE

2009 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,192 mi
Last recorded236,192 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 236,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 234,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 352,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 332,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 313,488 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 313,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 313,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 189,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 188,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 181,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 177,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 172,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 160,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 150,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,311 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat. Unable to inspect belt properly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 136,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat. Unable to inspect belt properly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,972 miles

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

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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NL09 DCE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Red 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 NL09 DCE, 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 NL09 DCE registered?

NL09 DCE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is NL09 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 DCE 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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