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SL09 FKE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,061 mi
Last recorded172,061 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 FKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 172,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing both

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 172,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing both

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 165,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 157,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 147,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 147,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full insection of under carriage

Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,950 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,938 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,470 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,795 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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SL09 FKE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 SL09 FKE, 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 SL09 FKE registered?

SL09 FKE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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