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LD09 ZJK

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZJK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,019 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,185 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,100 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,931 miles

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished / split

offside front tyre perished / split

offside rear tyre perished / split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,198 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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LD09 ZJK is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD09 ZJK, 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 LD09 ZJK registered?

LD09 ZJK is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 2009.

Is LD09 ZJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 ZJK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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