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L33 ADV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,672 mi
Last recorded247,672 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 ADV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 247,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 241,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 232,232 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 222,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 211,680 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 211,680 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 203,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bushes both sides

Pass 29 Nov 2019 189,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 189,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration plate bulb dim

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 178,105 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven on outer edges

Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,056 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 155,056 miles

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

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

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,395 miles

long hand brake travel

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,914 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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L33 ADV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L33 ADV, 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 L33 ADV registered?

L33 ADV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is L33 ADV safe to buy?

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