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LJ59 KTA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 KTA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 118,081 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rims inner barrel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rims inner barrel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 118,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulging. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rims inner barrel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rims inner barrel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 111,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front control arm- Nearside on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge -On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside and Offside Front suspension damper dust cover split

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside- Front and Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 98,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside and Offside Front suspension damper dust cover split

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside- Front and Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,916 miles

Central Lower Under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 59,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 50,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,439 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 16 May 2014 28,439 miles

All 4 tyres have damage to side walls but not in excess to reach cords.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,161 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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LJ59 KTA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ59 KTA, 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 LJ59 KTA registered?

LJ59 KTA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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