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LB09 WND

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 WND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,656 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 58,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,585 miles

handbrake reading on nearside reading lower than offside

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,455 miles

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

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 WND is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WND, 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 WND registered?

LB09 WND is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 2009.

Is LB09 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 WND 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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