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KM59 VKD

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

226,458 mi
Last recorded226,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 VKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 226,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 212,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 199,356 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 181,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 167,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 156,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 122,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 94,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,997 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewall damaged ,tyre getting low tread and has a small cut in

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake flexi hose contaminated with oil from leaking shocker

nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewall damaged ,tyre getting low tread and has a small cut in

Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front flexy brake pipe has oil spillage slightly contaminated

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

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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KM59 VKD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black 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 KM59 VKD, 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.

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What year was KM59 VKD registered?

KM59 VKD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is KM59 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 VKD 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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