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NU09 BSO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

191,623 mi
Last recorded191,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 BSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 191,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 180,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 167,153 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 167,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,336 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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NU09 BSO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NU09 BSO, 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 NU09 BSO registered?

NU09 BSO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is NU09 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 BSO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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