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LS59 RVW

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,850 mi
Last recorded107,850 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 107,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Pirelli P7 RSC 225/50 X R17W].

Offside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Pirelli P7 RSC 225/50 X R17W].

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,809 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens broken (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Pirelli P7 RSC 225/50 X R17W].

Offside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Pirelli P7 RSC 225/50 X R17W].

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RVW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

LS59 RVW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LS59 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 RVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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