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PK09 CXJ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,305 mi
Last recorded263,305 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 263,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both heavily faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks. Oil filter house loose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 263,256 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both heavily faded (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks. Oil filter house loose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 233,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 217,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Various corrosion and pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 195,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip and minor surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbone inner arm bushes split and deteriorated but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 195,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip and minor surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbone inner arm bushes split and deteriorated but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 172,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,164 miles

n/s front and rear brake disc back plates loose

Pass 14 Mar 2020 141,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,306 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2013 35,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 19,573 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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PK09 CXJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK09 CXJ, 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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PK09 CXJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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