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BV09 LPY

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,688 mi
Last recorded196,688 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 196,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 187,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 187,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 176,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 176,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 149,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 143,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,756 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tye worn to 1.8mm

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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BV09 LPY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV09 LPY, 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 BV09 LPY registered?

BV09 LPY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BV09 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 LPY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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