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OU09 JSZ

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 172,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 172,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 143,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,323 miles

possible slight bulge on nearside front outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,532 miles

offside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,608 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,937 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,667 miles

The is a deep cut in the offside fronts tyres tread.

The nearside front tyre is wearing very low on the inside edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,927 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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OU09 JSZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU09 JSZ, 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 OU09 JSZ registered?

OU09 JSZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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