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LX09 XUF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,020 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,443 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 15 Sep 2017 61,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,926 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 54,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,456 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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LX09 XUF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LX09 XUF, 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 LX09 XUF registered?

LX09 XUF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LX09 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 XUF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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