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JA58 MAK

2009 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 MAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 59,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 53,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,635 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,101 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,161 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 8,729 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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JA58 MAK is a 2009 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,494cc 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 JA58 MAK, 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 JA58 MAK registered?

JA58 MAK is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is JA58 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA58 MAK 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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