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LP58 HHU

2009 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,607 mi
Last recorded199,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP58 HHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 199,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 195,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 191,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 186,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,254 miles

Front and rear registration plates have product on them

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 181,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear registration plates have product on them

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 176,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 176,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,157 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 167,891 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 153,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,063 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,689 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,915 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LP58 HHU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,994cc 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 LP58 HHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP58 HHU registered?

LP58 HHU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is LP58 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP58 HHU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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