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LJ09 LGZ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 144,929 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF&OSF has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 144,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge.Marked.225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge.Marked.225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF&OSF has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,545 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,837 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Torn Expossing Wire on Inner Edge - 225 50 17 Run Flat - (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,514 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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LJ09 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ09 LGZ, 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 LJ09 LGZ registered?

LJ09 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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