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LD09 ZHU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,217 mi
Last recorded187,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 187,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 187,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 183,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 165,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 165,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 133,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 128,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,559 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 118,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,478 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,264 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 98,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,774 miles

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

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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LD09 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD09 ZHU, 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 LD09 ZHU registered?

LD09 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is LD09 ZHU safe to buy?

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