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S81 FUR

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 FUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2026 133,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 130,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 125,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,203 miles

Damage nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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

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

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

small damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 275/30 x 19 96 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3. 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,565 miles

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2016 67,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,200 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,183 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,910 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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S81 FUR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S81 FUR, 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 S81 FUR registered?

S81 FUR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is S81 FUR safe to buy?

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