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HV59 NPN

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 NPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,643 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 38,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 37,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 35,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 16 Oct 2017 27,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,182 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,438 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 17,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 12,091 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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HV59 NPN is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV59 NPN, 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 HV59 NPN registered?

HV59 NPN is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is HV59 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 NPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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