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PK59 LYZ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 108,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,860 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 6 Oct 2023 94,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,274 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 60,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,466 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,971 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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PK59 LYZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PK59 LYZ, 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 PK59 LYZ registered?

PK59 LYZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is PK59 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 LYZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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