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LG09 TWV

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,959 mi
Last recorded176,959 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 TWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 176,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 174,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 166,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 152,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 141,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 127,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,024 miles

Underside covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,777 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,635 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,951 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 TWV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG09 TWV registered?

LG09 TWV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is LG09 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 TWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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