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HT58 APY

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

192,761 mi
Last recorded192,761 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT58 APY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 192,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 148,976 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres are run flats and rear are standard tyres

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 106,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,710 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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HT58 APY is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HT58 APY, 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 HT58 APY registered?

HT58 APY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is HT58 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT58 APY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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