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LB09 CRZ

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,876 mi
Last recorded105,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 CRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 98,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,820 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,886 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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LB09 CRZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB09 CRZ, 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 LB09 CRZ registered?

LB09 CRZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LB09 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 CRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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