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P24 KJS

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 KJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 138,815 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 137,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 135,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,122 miles

ALL UNDER BODY COVES ON

Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,481 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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P24 KJS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P24 KJS, 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 P24 KJS registered?

P24 KJS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is P24 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 KJS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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