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RX09 FSY

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 FSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limits at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner sidewall (tyre been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limits at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,744 miles

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,018 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear parking could work better

Fail 20 Sep 2022 86,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear parking could work better

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 84,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,401 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,401 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)

Pass 13 May 2017 68,858 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE LIMITS

Pass 16 May 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 40,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FSY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RX09 FSY, 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 RX09 FSY registered?

RX09 FSY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is RX09 FSY safe to buy?

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