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GF09 HJC

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 HJC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,523 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 74,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,094 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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GF09 HJC 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 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 GF09 HJC, 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 GF09 HJC registered?

GF09 HJC is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is GF09 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 HJC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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