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RX09 LVE

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 LVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 25,240 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2012 25,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RX09 LVE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX09 LVE, 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

How do I check the history of RX09 LVE?

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What year was RX09 LVE registered?

RX09 LVE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is RX09 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 LVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX09 LVE have outstanding finance?

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