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LA09 EPY

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 EPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,961 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,692 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,536 miles

chilseat fitted to offside rear

particulate filter warning on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,955 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,195 miles

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

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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LA09 EPY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA09 EPY, 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 LA09 EPY registered?

LA09 EPY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is LA09 EPY safe to buy?

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