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SM09 MRY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 MRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,710 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside has a stone chip lower as well (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 136,567 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Both halo's (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen ... NSF... chip OSF (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front x2 and rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 130,450 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front x2 and rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 124,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,554 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 121,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,755 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 111,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,052 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,052 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 32,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,556 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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SM09 MRY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM09 MRY, 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 SM09 MRY registered?

SM09 MRY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SM09 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 MRY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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