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RX09 FPV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 FPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,898 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 113,898 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 108,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 102,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,991 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,991 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrol corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,679 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,694 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,694 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,661 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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RX09 FPV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RX09 FPV, 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 RX09 FPV registered?

RX09 FPV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is RX09 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 FPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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