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P13 VLC

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,679 mi
Last recorded135,679 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 VLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 133,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 111,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 105,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,150 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery warning light on

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery warning light on

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,521 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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P13 VLC 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 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 P13 VLC, 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 P13 VLC registered?

P13 VLC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is P13 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 VLC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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