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NL09 DGV

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 153,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,209 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 19 Dec 2019 151,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nut missing (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Dec 2018 144,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,018 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,630 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,576 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,815 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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NL09 DGV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DGV, 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 NL09 DGV registered?

NL09 DGV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is NL09 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 DGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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