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EK09 UBR

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 UBR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,782 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 114,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 104,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,434 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view to some testable components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,929 miles

Engine covers and undretrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and undretrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,159 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,258 miles

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

o.s.r tyre has a crack on the inner wall 2" long but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EK09 UBR is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK09 UBR, 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 EK09 UBR registered?

EK09 UBR is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is EK09 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 UBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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