2009 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · C27 SDW
2009 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 211,884 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C27 SDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 211,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C27 SDW Mileage History
- 26/07/2023178,476 mi
- 28/07/2023178,476 mi
- 28/06/2024189,388 mi+10,912 mi
- 30/07/2025211,884 mi+22,496 mi
- 01/08/2025211,884 mi
Average of roughly 16,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C27 SDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (C27 SDW) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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