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OY09 WGV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,862 mi
Last recorded168,862 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 WGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 168,862 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 160,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 143,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,832 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,584 miles

3x wipers

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,360 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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OY09 WGV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY09 WGV, 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 OY09 WGV registered?

OY09 WGV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is OY09 WGV safe to buy?

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