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YR09 OJP

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,838 mi
Last recorded241,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 OJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 241,838 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 225,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 199,515 miles

both front Tyre's wearing heavily on the inner edge

both rear Tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 108,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,011 miles

wipers not returning to parked position

Fail 2 May 2014 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers not returning to parked position

Pass 3 May 2013 73,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 73,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 63,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YR09 OJP is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YR09 OJP, 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 YR09 OJP registered?

YR09 OJP is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YR09 OJP safe to buy?

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