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YE09 LBJ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,424 mi
Last recorded126,424 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 126,424 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,430 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,366 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2019 84,044 miles

Front registration plate faded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate faded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,861 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 68,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2015 49,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,216 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,561 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,545 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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YE09 LBJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YE09 LBJ, 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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YE09 LBJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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