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256D259

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256D259
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 170,137 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 160,665 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 150,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 143,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 132,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,583 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,614 miles

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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256D259 is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 256D259, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 256D259 registered?

256D259 is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is 256D259 safe to buy?

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