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LL09 XAH

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,301 mi
Last recorded188,301 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 XAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 188,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 188,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 180,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 161,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 161,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 146,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 146,046 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight inner wear

Offside Front tyre has slight inner wear

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing to inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,396 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XAH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL09 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

LL09 XAH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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