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AU59 TMO

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,706 mi
Last recorded48,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TMO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,706 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,178 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel very high

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,915 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 36,452 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 34,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 31,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,761 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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AU59 TMO is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU59 TMO, 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 AU59 TMO registered?

AU59 TMO is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 TMO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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