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PE59 ZCU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,325 mi
Last recorded140,325 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 140,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,282 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 132,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 132,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt it is the metal cup that attaches to cv boot that has rotted through (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated the metal cup that the cv sits on is rotted and just starting to leak greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,840 miles

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

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

nearside front washer partially blocked

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 102,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,651 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,650 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls splitting but no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls splitting but no cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,471 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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PE59 ZCU 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 76.5%.

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 ZCU, 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 PE59 ZCU registered?

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

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