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LG09 HJN

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,273 mi
Last recorded45,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 43,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,825 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,319 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,319 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,129 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,865 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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LG09 HJN is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 LG09 HJN, 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 LG09 HJN?

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What year was LG09 HJN registered?

LG09 HJN is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is LG09 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 HJN 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.

Does LG09 HJN have outstanding finance?

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