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BK09 TXY

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TXY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 113,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 103,112 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 89,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,067 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres all worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres all worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,298 miles

Front tyres have slight damage outer sidewalls.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,167 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

OSF suspension damper has slight play in damper shaft

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK09 TXY is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 BK09 TXY, 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.

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What year was BK09 TXY registered?

BK09 TXY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is BK09 TXY safe to buy?

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