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R4 KEA

2009 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 146,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 122,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,871 miles

no acceleration detected

o/s/r tyre shows signs of ware inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,724 miles

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 14 Feb 2013 41,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,291 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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R4 KEA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 KEA, 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 R4 KEA registered?

R4 KEA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is R4 KEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 KEA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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