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PK09 GSZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,589 mi
Last recorded146,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 132,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 132,219 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 126,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 119,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,455 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,909 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 106,601 miles

under trays and engine covers fiitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,107 miles

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

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

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 GSZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK09 GSZ, 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

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What year was PK09 GSZ registered?

PK09 GSZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is PK09 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 GSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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