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LS59 FFE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 FFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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 31 Mar 2017 99,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,299 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,096 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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 FFE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

LS59 FFE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is LS59 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 FFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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