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179,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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OV09 ALU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OV09 ALU, 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 OV09 ALU registered?
OV09 ALU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2009.
Is OV09 ALU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV09 ALU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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