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LT09 AXS

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 AXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 52,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight perrishing at base of airbag. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight perrishing of airbag at base. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 40,957 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,728 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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LT09 AXS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT09 AXS, 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 LT09 AXS registered?

LT09 AXS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is LT09 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 AXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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