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CX59 BRZ

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 BRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 109,502 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 106,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 104,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 145,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,427 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,455 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 47,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,176 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 23,176 miles

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

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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CX59 BRZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX59 BRZ, 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 CX59 BRZ registered?

CX59 BRZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is CX59 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 BRZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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