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LU51 KAS

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,327 mi
Last recorded239,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 KAS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 239,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted WELD REPAIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH LOWISH AND NOT LOCKING (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 146,334 miles

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST A PASS BOTH LOW READINGS AND NOT LOCKING REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged DEEP CHIP IN RUBBING STRIP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST A PASS BOTH LOW READINGS AND NOT LOCKING REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CUT AND FLAP GLUED DOWN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM TREAD ALSO WORN ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS 2.0MM ALSO WORN ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 139,441 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH NOT LOCKING AND LOWISH READINGS (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 139,424 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH NOT LOCKING AND LOWISH READINGS (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 206,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 196,057 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 155,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,007 miles

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,106 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,100 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,380 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,370 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,388 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,417 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,808 miles

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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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LU51 KAS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LU51 KAS, 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 LU51 KAS registered?

LU51 KAS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is LU51 KAS safe to buy?

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