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R90 LKA

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,130 mi
Last recorded58,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 LKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,303 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,719 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre slightly worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn at inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre slightly worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn at inner edge

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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R90 LKA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R90 LKA, 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 R90 LKA registered?

R90 LKA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is R90 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 LKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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