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PK09 CXN

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 CXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,585 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 95,585 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,847 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 92,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,936 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,074 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 18 May 2017 61,215 miles

Both front tyres almost bald on both edges of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 18 May 2017 61,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres almost bald on both edges of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,016 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 CXN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CXN, 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

How do I check the history of PK09 CXN?

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What year was PK09 CXN registered?

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

Is PK09 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 CXN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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