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RO09 XNA

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,429 mi
Last recorded136,429 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 136,429 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 136,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,457 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 128,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear veiw mirror just within acceptable limits (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 120,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 113,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 104,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 91,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,929 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 68,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 24,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 8,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 8,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 XNA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XNA, 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 RO09 XNA registered?

RO09 XNA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is RO09 XNA safe to buy?

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