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LB09 JOU

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,571 mi
Last recorded135,571 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 JOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,887 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,548 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 102,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,630 miles

N/s/r tyre has a slight nip on outer wall

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/s/f tyre has slight cut on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,279 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 JOU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey 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 LB09 JOU, 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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LB09 JOU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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