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LD59 SGY

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 SGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 116,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 86,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels slightly distorted.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread poss puncture

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,630 miles

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear number plate insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,854 miles

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

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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LD59 SGY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD59 SGY, 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 LD59 SGY registered?

LD59 SGY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LD59 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 SGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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