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AO59 CZC

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CZC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 96,246 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 96,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play oth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 64,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 44,231 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,832 miles

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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AO59 CZC is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey 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 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 AO59 CZC, 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 AO59 CZC registered?

AO59 CZC is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AO59 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 CZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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