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BK59 KZO

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,152 mi
Last recorded169,152 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 KZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 169,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 165,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,591 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 150,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 142,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 131,092 miles

Offside Rear tyre is bald on inner edge.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces pitted. (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 114,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,448 miles

Advise brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,264 miles

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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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BK59 KZO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK59 KZO, 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 BK59 KZO registered?

BK59 KZO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is BK59 KZO safe to buy?

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