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RE09 KXJ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,156 mi
Last recorded167,156 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 KXJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 167,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 163,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 159,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,936 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,320 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,788 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,631 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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RE09 KXJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE09 KXJ, 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 RE09 KXJ registered?

RE09 KXJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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