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LD59 ZFU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,653 mi
Last recorded190,653 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 190,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 190,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower effort. 54% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 187,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 180,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 170,413 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 170,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower effort. 26% overall imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Bellows deterioated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Bellows deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 157,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,769 miles

Nearside Front lower corner windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,189 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 119,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,169 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,632 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,517 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,909 miles

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

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

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 ZFU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

LD59 ZFU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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