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LY08 XXX

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,205 mi
Last recorded206,205 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 206,205 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f/arm f/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f/arm f/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 195,784 miles

slight play in front drop links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2022 186,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 176,875 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 176,871 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 169,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 156,813 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 156,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 144,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,404 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,148 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 77,148 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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LY08 XXX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY08 XXX, 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.

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LY08 XXX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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