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RF09 CXW

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,961 mi
Last recorded54,961 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 CXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays and Sideakirts fitted

Vehicle inspected in wet conditions

Pass 10 May 2024 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot poor/still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots poor /still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 May 2024 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot poor/still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots poor /still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 79,941 miles

both front upper anti roll bar links boots poor still preventing ingress of dirt

key not working

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 79,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front upper anti roll bar links boots poor still preventing ingress of dirt

key not working

Pass 17 May 2022 48,558 miles

both front anti roll bar links upper boots poor still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 17 May 2021 47,101 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod boots poor

Fail 17 May 2021 47,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar link rod boots poor

Pass 20 May 2020 46,209 miles

near side front anti roll bar link boot poor starting to cracking/ still preventing ingress off dirt

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 4mm

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor starting to cracking /still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 16 May 2019 44,258 miles

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

Fail 16 May 2019 44,250 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

Pass 22 May 2018 40,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,042 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

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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RF09 CXW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF09 CXW, 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 RF09 CXW registered?

RF09 CXW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RF09 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 CXW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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