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PB59 JHB

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,542 mi
Last recorded130,542 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB59 JHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 130,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 130,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 127,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Both front tyre outer sidewalls split not exposing cord

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Both front tyre outer sidewalls split not exposing cord

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 28,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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PB59 JHB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PB59 JHB, 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 PB59 JHB registered?

PB59 JHB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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