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RO09 NKC

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 NKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,487 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 126,511 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S+N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 126,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S+N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,784 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 108,825 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,597 miles

Front tyres on limit- uneven wear

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,414 miles

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

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

Front tyres on limit- uneven wear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,900 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,516 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be detected

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer side wall

offside rear tyre small cut on outer side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions too low to be detected

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer side wall

offside rear tyre small cut on outer side wall

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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RO09 NKC is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey 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 RO09 NKC, 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 RO09 NKC registered?

RO09 NKC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is RO09 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 NKC 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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