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BV59 RXS

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,028 mi
Last recorded131,028 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 RXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 126,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,765 miles

dpf warning on center display

Fail 1 Nov 2022 121,765 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

dpf warning on center display

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,155 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 18% (minimum requirement 16%). Requires attention

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Jun 2019 107,561 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 18% (minimum requirement 16%). Requires attention

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,697 miles

engine covers and under body trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,936 miles

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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BV59 RXS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV59 RXS, 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 BV59 RXS registered?

BV59 RXS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is BV59 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 RXS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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