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EO09 NHY

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 NHY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 156,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,356 miles

Rear All Suspension component's corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,778 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2022 88,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking 1.6mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,751 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

n/s/r tyre perishing/getting low on tread 3 to 4 mm

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,567 miles

engine covers fitted preventing under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,905 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread (recommend tyre)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread (recommend tyre)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread/tread/tyre wearing uneven(recommend tyre)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread (recommend tyre)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,733 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing down on outer edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing down on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,361 miles

damage to nsf wheel arch area unable to see due to covered

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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EO09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO09 NHY, 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

How do I check the history of EO09 NHY?

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What year was EO09 NHY registered?

EO09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is EO09 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 NHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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