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CK09 BLJ

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,988 mi
Last recorded52,988 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 52,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,974 miles

Central Lower undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 45,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

wider rim tyre configuration fitted to front axle pair than rear axle pair

Pass 13 Apr 2021 40,371 miles

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 13 Apr 2021 40,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested as inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,082 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,555 miles

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,137 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,765 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,868 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,948 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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CK09 BLJ is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK09 BLJ, 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 CK09 BLJ registered?

CK09 BLJ is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is CK09 BLJ safe to buy?

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