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LT09 YPA

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,026 mi
Last recorded149,026 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 YPA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2024 149,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 137,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 997,112 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 99,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,246 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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LT09 YPA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LT09 YPA, 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.

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What year was LT09 YPA registered?

LT09 YPA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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