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RV09 UWO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,865 mi
Last recorded99,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 UWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 99,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 94,743 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 77,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner bald and remainder tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and remainder of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,421 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 18,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,962 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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RV09 UWO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV09 UWO, 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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RV09 UWO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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