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BX59 FOA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,133 mi
Last recorded141,133 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 141,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 141,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,165 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2024 131,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Bald inner edge** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,127 miles

emission too low to register

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,321 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,503 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre have damage to sidewalls

vehicles emissions are too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,109 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges.

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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BX59 FOA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX59 FOA, 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 BX59 FOA registered?

BX59 FOA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is BX59 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX59 FOA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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