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LX59 POA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,911 mi
Last recorded173,911 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 POA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 173,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 161,000 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 145,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge of the tyre tread but not yet exposing cords at the time of the test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 131,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 121,852 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,984 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn with side wall damage

near side rear wiper starting to smear

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,657 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,965 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,689 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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LX59 POA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

LX59 POA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is LX59 POA safe to buy?

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