MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
TPS lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
low reading from offside parking brake
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
low reading from offside parking brake
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge
Offside Front tyre worn inside edge
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA09 FTV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SA09 FTV, 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 SA09 FTV registered?
SA09 FTV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2009.
Is SA09 FTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA09 FTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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