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ST58 LWD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 LWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,947 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 80,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,546 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 77,543 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,305 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers/under trays fitted covering components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,539 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,182 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,543 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 24,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,028 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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ST58 LWD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST58 LWD, 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 ST58 LWD registered?

ST58 LWD is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is ST58 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 LWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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