2009 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · AV09 GCY
2009 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2009. Recorded mileage 187,063 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV09 GCY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 187,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (AV09 GCY) between May 2012 and October 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AV09 GCY Mileage History
- 08/05/201240,245 mi
- 23/04/201347,089 mi+6,844 mi
- 23/04/201347,089 mi
- 15/05/201451,890 mi+4,801 mi
- 21/04/201558,643 mi+6,753 mi
- 19/04/201662,116 mi+3,473 mi
- 19/04/201784,763 mi+22,647 mi
- 19/04/2018106,375 mi+21,612 mi
- 02/05/2018106,715 mi+340 mi
- 02/05/2019124,063 mi+17,348 mi
- 03/05/2019124,063 mi
- 05/11/2020148,150 mi+24,087 mi
- 01/11/2021160,427 mi+12,277 mi
- 08/11/2021160,569 mi+142 mi
- 25/10/2022174,015 mi+13,446 mi
- 27/10/2023187,063 mi+13,048 mi
Average of roughly 12,801 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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