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RE09 UNW

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,233 mi
Last recorded226,233 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 UNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 226,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 221,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 210,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 198,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 184,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 158,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 20 Oct 2018 155,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 143,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 135,102 miles

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2016 135,085 miles

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

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,340 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 111,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,134 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 UNW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey 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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

RE09 UNW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is RE09 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 UNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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