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LS59 BCV

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 72,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls worn/run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator leds short circuit/ flickering occasionally

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/50ZR17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,838 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,920 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,263 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 55,263 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 49,602 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 May 2016 49,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted n/s/r

slight cuts to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,947 miles

emissions past

various cuts in both front tyres

various cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,464 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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LS59 BCV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS59 BCV, 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 LS59 BCV registered?

LS59 BCV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is LS59 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 BCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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