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PFZ 4242

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 4242
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,830 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 103,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,709 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 99,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,934 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,295 miles

n/s/r tyre has heavy wear on inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2012 32,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre has heavy wear on inner edge.

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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PFZ 4242 is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFZ 4242, 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 PFZ 4242 registered?

PFZ 4242 is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is PFZ 4242 safe to buy?

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