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SW59AOZ
2009 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration SW59AOZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,062 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,264 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 196,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 189,306 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 189,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,809 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023 11 Jun 202626 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 186,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,061 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR SUSPENSION LOW
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,974 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,444 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,974 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,547 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,905 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,238 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,819 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,369 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW59AOZ was registered on 2009-11-05
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