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PE59 GUH

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 GUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 113,260 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view

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

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

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

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

Rear differential leak

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,388 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Rear diff leak

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Differential slight leak

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,442 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 87,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,308 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,299 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,299 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,845 miles

oil level slightly low.

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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PE59 GUH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 PE59 GUH, 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 PE59 GUH registered?

PE59 GUH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is PE59 GUH safe to buy?

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