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RO59 XEG

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XEG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,917 miles

engine covers.undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 121,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers.undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 113,822 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,441 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2016 97,838 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,173 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Nov 2014 83,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Nov 2013 77,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,907 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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RO59 XEG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO59 XEG, 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 RO59 XEG registered?

RO59 XEG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is RO59 XEG safe to buy?

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