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SK09 UWV

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,664 mi
Last recorded181,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 UWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 181,664 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 181,293 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SUSPECT POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAY BE LEAKING

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,851 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre is worn unevenly & outer wall is damaged

offside front tyre is worn unevenly & outer wall is damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 150,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 128,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,155 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 92,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheels appear to be mis-aligned, the steering geometry may require adjustment

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SK09 UWV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK09 UWV, 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 SK09 UWV registered?

SK09 UWV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SK09 UWV safe to buy?

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