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OV59 SJX

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,279 mi
Last recorded187,279 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 SJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 187,279 miles

Advise; Both front tyre outer walls have several cuts [none reaching the tyre cords].

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 187,279 miles

Advise; Both front tyre outer walls have several cuts [none reaching the tyre cords].

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 184,919 miles

Front under tray fitting

Fail 9 Apr 2020 184,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray fitting

Fail 6 Apr 2020 184,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure hid bulb insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush - reward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure hid bulb insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 177,460 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 160,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 160,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 125,493 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noise from offside rear hub

Fail 5 Jan 2016 125,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

noise from offside rear hub

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 101,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,935 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OV59 SJX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OV59 SJX, 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 OV59 SJX registered?

OV59 SJX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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