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ST09 AXR

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,212 mi
Last recorded198,212 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 AXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 198,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 182,476 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2025 182,248 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 175,019 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 175,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 167,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,872 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 160,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 155,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 149,006 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,646 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,315 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,828 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,139 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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ST09 AXR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ST09 AXR, 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 ST09 AXR registered?

ST09 AXR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is ST09 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 AXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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