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LN58 ZKR

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 79,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 58,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 58,319 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 53,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 46,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 42,633 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,505 miles

vehicle shows accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch/wing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 39,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

vehicle shows accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch/wing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,493 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,222 miles

accident damage to offside front arch

Fail 5 Feb 2013 20,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

accident damage to offside front arch

Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,407 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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LN58 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN58 ZKR, 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 LN58 ZKR registered?

LN58 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is LN58 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 ZKR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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