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LA59 VFD

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,601 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 69,601 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 58,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 50,830 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2022 44,850 miles

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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LA59 VFD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA59 VFD, 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

How do I check the history of LA59 VFD?

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What year was LA59 VFD registered?

LA59 VFD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is LA59 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 VFD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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