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RO09 RKV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,282 mi
Last recorded121,282 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,747 miles

Both rear tyre treads at wear markers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RKV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RO09 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

RO09 RKV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is RO09 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 RKV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO09 RKV have outstanding finance?

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