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LL09 KYW

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 KYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,820 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 66,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 66,556 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,256 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 60,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 53,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin on outter sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 47,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 44,342 miles

Engine covers fitted and under-trays .unable to check all parts

Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,468 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 34,858 miles

car seats fitted to rear

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

car seats fitted to rear

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking sticker zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 12 Jun 2014 24,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking sticker zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LL09 KYW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LL09 KYW, 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 LL09 KYW registered?

LL09 KYW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LL09 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL09 KYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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