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RV09 WXX

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,203 mi
Last recorded195,203 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 195,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 171,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 147,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 134,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 120,659 miles

Drivers wiper arm spindle worn ,but wiper does clear screen

Fail 2 May 2018 120,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Drivers wiper arm spindle worn ,but wiper does clear screen

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 95,950 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 81,491 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 81,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,478 miles

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

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 WXX 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 81.3%.

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 RV09 WXX, 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 RV09 WXX registered?

RV09 WXX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is RV09 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 WXX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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