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SJ09 GBO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 21,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 20,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,643 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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SJ09 GBO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SJ09 GBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 GBO registered?

SJ09 GBO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is SJ09 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 GBO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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