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FH09 AUR

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 73,628 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 60,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,051 miles

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FH09 AUR is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FH09 AUR, 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 FH09 AUR registered?

FH09 AUR is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is FH09 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH09 AUR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH09 AUR have outstanding finance?

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