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OV09 ALU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,874 mi
Last recorded179,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 ALU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 179,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 179,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 101,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 96,470 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2023 96,272 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 87,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 82,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,456 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 55,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 47,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 31,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 31,605 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 23,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 23,760 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 17,518 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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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?

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