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JA07 OTA

2009 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA07 OTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,146 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 36,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 28,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 22,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 19,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 16,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,679 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres slight deterioration

Pass 28 Oct 2014 9,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 8,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,497 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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JA07 OTA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 JA07 OTA, 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 JA07 OTA registered?

JA07 OTA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is JA07 OTA safe to buy?

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