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LC09 DWU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

287,572 mi
Last recorded287,572 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 DWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 287,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 153,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 147,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 147,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 139,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 137,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play on inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower outer arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,605 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))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play on inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower outer arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,599 miles

slight play in steering rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,871 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,190 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,661 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LC09 DWU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LC09 DWU, 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 LC09 DWU registered?

LC09 DWU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is LC09 DWU safe to buy?

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