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LC09 LAA

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,154 mi
Last recorded143,154 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LAA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,154 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 143,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,018 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 134,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,474 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 112,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 45,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LC09 LAA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC09 LAA, 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 LC09 LAA registered?

LC09 LAA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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