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MK59 XVV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,210 mi
Last recorded187,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 187,210 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 177,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,745 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 170,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 157,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,308 miles

nearside front tyre got damage on side wall

offside front tyre worn on edge to 0mm and got damage on side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 143,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,632 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,492 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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MK59 XVV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK59 XVV, 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 MK59 XVV registered?

MK59 XVV is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is MK59 XVV safe to buy?

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