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BJ59 WWO

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,962 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,815 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,460 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 42,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ59 WWO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ59 WWO, 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.

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What year was BJ59 WWO registered?

BJ59 WWO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is BJ59 WWO safe to buy?

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