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SG09 CYL

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 CYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 148,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 144,030 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic cover

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trims fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jun 2021 139,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 123,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,125 miles

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 89,958 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 89,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 70,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 59,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 May 2012 45,044 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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SG09 CYL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SG09 CYL, 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 SG09 CYL registered?

SG09 CYL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is SG09 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 CYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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