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LA59 WRZ

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WRZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 101,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 80,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,778 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 12,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 12,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LA59 WRZ is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue 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 LA59 WRZ, 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

How do I check the history of LA59 WRZ?

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What year was LA59 WRZ registered?

LA59 WRZ is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA59 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 WRZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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