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LA09 FSG

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 144,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 128,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 128,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 117,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,368 miles

O/S/F tyre has heavy wear to outter edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 FSG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LA09 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

LA09 FSG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA09 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FSG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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