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R13 VOG

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,289 mi
Last recorded226,289 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 VOG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 226,289 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 226,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 219,843 miles

Drive shaft bearing housing slight seepage of grease both sides rear outer

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2023 219,842 miles

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

Drive shaft bearing housing slight seepage of grease both sides rear outer

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 214,634 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 214,360 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside headlamp adjuster not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 210,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 206,783 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2019 199,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 190,915 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 190,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 174,333 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 174,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 167,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 152,792 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 152,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 142,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,137 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,128 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,785 miles

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

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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R13 VOG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R13 VOG, 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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R13 VOG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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