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LR59 YNV

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YNV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 121,567 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 121,545 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,307 miles

Central Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 107,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 83,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,899 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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LR59 YNV is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR59 YNV, 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 LR59 YNV registered?

LR59 YNV is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LR59 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 YNV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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