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STU 111M

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,878 mi
Last recorded101,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 111M
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 86,154 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 76,858 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 69,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 60,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,679 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 45,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,939 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% SEGMENTS NOT WORKING (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 4MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,407 miles

O/S/F DISC CORRODED FACE

REAR BRAKE PADS 40% WORN

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,981 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 27,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

DUNLOP SP SPORT 245/35/R19 93Y

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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STU 111M is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STU 111M, 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 STU 111M registered?

STU 111M is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is STU 111M safe to buy?

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