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LV59 CME

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 CME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 98,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,627 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,068 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,426 miles

Offside Rear has a nail

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,579 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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LV59 CME is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV59 CME, 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 LV59 CME registered?

LV59 CME is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LV59 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 CME shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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