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LB09 CUH

2009 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 CUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 105,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 99,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 97,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2023 95,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 92,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn almost smooth on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn almost smooth on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords, RECOMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, RECOMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,537 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 CUH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB09 CUH, 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 LB09 CUH registered?

LB09 CUH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LB09 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 CUH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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