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S666 BRS

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,833 mi
Last recorded41,833 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 BRS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 41,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 39,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 37,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,719 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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S666 BRS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S666 BRS, 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 S666 BRS registered?

S666 BRS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is S666 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S666 BRS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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