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LJ59 KUU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 KUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 132,481 miles

slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 6 May 2025 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,306 miles

low effort to nearside park brake

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

low effort to nearside park brake

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

low effort to nearside park brake

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,292 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 120,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2021 120,076 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 106,492 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,272 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,742 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut outer wall

nearside rear tyre at 2.0-3.0mm

offside front tyre at 3.0-3.5 and wear outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,143 miles

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,351 miles

Rear brake pads look quite thin.

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 KUU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue 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 LJ59 KUU, 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 LJ59 KUU registered?

LJ59 KUU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is LJ59 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 KUU 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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