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CX59 RZL

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 RZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,582 miles

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,491 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,369 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,568 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges and are close to the legal limit

low emitter

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,567 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges and are close to the legal limit

low emitter

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 RZL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

CX59 RZL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CX59 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 RZL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX59 RZL have outstanding finance?

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