2009 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · LR59 YWV
2009 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 183,632 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR59 YWV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 183,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR59 YWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 525 (LR59 YWV) between October 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
LR59 YWV Mileage History
- 05/10/201269,943 mi
- 01/10/201395,402 mi+25,459 mi
- 01/05/2015107,951 mi+12,549 mi
- 05/05/2015108,007 mi+56 mi
- 03/06/2016117,229 mi+9,222 mi
- 08/06/2016117,306 mi+77 mi
- 13/06/2017125,139 mi+7,833 mi
- 07/09/2018129,264 mi+4,125 mi
- 07/09/2018129,275 mi+11 mi
- 06/09/2019135,485 mi+6,210 mi
- 07/09/2019135,498 mi+13 mi
- 23/09/2020138,900 mi+3,402 mi
- 21/09/2021145,145 mi+6,245 mi
- 21/09/2021145,149 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2022162,665 mi+17,516 mi
- 31/08/2023168,039 mi+5,374 mi
- 01/09/2023168,053 mi+14 mi
- 30/09/2024180,097 mi+12,044 mi
- 21/11/2025183,632 mi+3,535 mi
Average of roughly 8,660 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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