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LG09 KKU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,510 mi
Last recorded143,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 KKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 117,474 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 117,474 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 97,308 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,199 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2021 70,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,018 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,727 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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LG09 KKU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG09 KKU, 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 LG09 KKU registered?

LG09 KKU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is LG09 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 KKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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