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LG09 USM

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 USM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 109,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,300 miles

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

both rear air springs perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has damage to 2 parts of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has damage to 2 parts of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,053 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 USM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

LG09 USM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is LG09 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 USM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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