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SL59 VNF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,888 mi
Last recorded185,888 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 185,888 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 185,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 163,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 163,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,712 miles

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

ADVISE O/S REAR WHEEL HITTING WHEEL ARCH COVER

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST

Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,370 miles

ADVISE FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ADVISE O/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Apr 2022 103,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ADVISE O/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,955 miles

Front indicators and side repeaters on constantly (being used as drl's)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front indicators and side repeaters on constantly (being used as drl's)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps not fully secured

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,256 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,474 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,281 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,193 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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SL59 VNF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 VNF, 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 SL59 VNF registered?

SL59 VNF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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