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LO09 JAZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,013 mi
Last recorded159,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 JAZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 159,013 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 153,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 146,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,116 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 39,670 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,413 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,722 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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LO09 JAZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LO09 JAZ, 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 LO09 JAZ registered?

LO09 JAZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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