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LN09 WRL

2009 BMW 525

Maroon Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,763 mi
Last recorded206,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 WRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 206,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 206,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 204,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 199,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 188,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 188,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 180,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 177,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 174,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 174,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 169,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,695 miles

slight play osf track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,456 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 122,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,270 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 97,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,049 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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LN09 WRL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LN09 WRL, 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 LN09 WRL registered?

LN09 WRL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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