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LX59 OOW

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,764 mi
Last recorded198,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 OOW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 198,764 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 198,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 170,358 miles

washers poor but work

Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,001 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,604 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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LX59 OOW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX59 OOW, 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 LX59 OOW registered?

LX59 OOW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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