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LD59 RAX

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,385 mi
Last recorded21,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 RAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 18,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 16,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,728 miles

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Pass 12 Aug 2020 12,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 8,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,707 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,096 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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LD59 RAX is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue 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 LD59 RAX, 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 LD59 RAX?

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What year was LD59 RAX registered?

LD59 RAX is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LD59 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 RAX 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.

Does LD59 RAX have outstanding finance?

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