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LD59 XUU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,805 mi
Last recorded144,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 XUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,805 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 144,885 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 136,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,289 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,332 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,748 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,969 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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LD59 XUU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LD59 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

LD59 XUU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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