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SA09 FTV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,840 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,840 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,055 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,501 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 110,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,841 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,657 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,283 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,238 miles

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.

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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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?

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