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S2 XHN

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,620 mi
Last recorded179,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 XHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 179,620 miles

Undertray on car!

Pass 30 May 2025 157,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 142,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 134,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,383 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 115,381 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,494 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,155 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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S2 XHN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S2 XHN, 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 S2 XHN registered?

S2 XHN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is S2 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 XHN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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