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SL09 OHY

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,257 mi
Last recorded172,257 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 172,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 169,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 158,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 146,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 139,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 115,205 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2018 115,190 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,147 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,152 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,864 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,739 miles

Low Emitter. No gas reading.

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 OHY is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL09 OHY, 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 SL09 OHY registered?

SL09 OHY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is SL09 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 OHY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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