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LJ59 PXL

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,024 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 62,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 52,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 18,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PXL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

LJ59 PXL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LJ59 PXL safe to buy?

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