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BG59 VLO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

299,844 mi
Last recorded299,844 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 299,844 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 292,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 292,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 278,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 278,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 164,618 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 255,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 159,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 159,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 151,812 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 151,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has splits but no ply or cords showing

Rear tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread

advice tracking /wheel alignment

handbrake travel high with little reserve

underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 148,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf warning [within dash description] (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has splits but no ply or cords showing

Rear tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread

advice tracking /wheel alignment

handbrake travel high with little reserve

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,956 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 126,440 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 126,440 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 106,712 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 22 Jan 2014 85,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,658 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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BG59 VLO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG59 VLO, 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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BG59 VLO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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