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M15 LBR

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,953 mi
Last recorded63,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 LBR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 62,250 miles

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Fail 30 May 2024 62,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,896 miles

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

engine covers and full undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,853 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M15 LBR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M15 LBR, 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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What year was M15 LBR registered?

M15 LBR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is M15 LBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 LBR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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