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R111 CGA

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,614 mi
Last recorded126,614 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 126,614 miles

emissions test done no readings recorded due to low emission

Pass 1 Mar 2025 120,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 120,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,880 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 115,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,778 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,755 miles

Front suspension bump stops perished

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,755 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension bump stops perished

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,752 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,253 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,820 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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R111 CGA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R111 CGA, 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 R111 CGA registered?

R111 CGA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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