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RY58 FTN

2009 BMW 525

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 FTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,335 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,989 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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RY58 FTN is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY58 FTN, 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 RY58 FTN registered?

RY58 FTN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is RY58 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY58 FTN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY58 FTN have outstanding finance?

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