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PE59 HFB

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,086 mi
Last recorded231,086 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 HFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 231,086 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 215,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 196,205 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 182,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 178,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 176,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 176,045 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,719 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 162,719 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 142,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 142,502 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,352 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,644 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Grooved And Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 118,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Grooved And Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,090 miles

o/s/r reverse lamp inop

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 101,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

o/s/r reverse lamp inop

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,884 miles

d,p,f fault displayed in messages

engine underbody/outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 HFB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE59 HFB, 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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PE59 HFB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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