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LS59 BDZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,291 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,389 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,042 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner disc surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,859 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS59 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

LS59 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is LS59 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 BDZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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