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NL09 BUW

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 BUW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 129,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 129,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 125,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,384 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 117,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,051 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 91,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,916 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine check light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 42,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,059 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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NL09 BUW is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL09 BUW, 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 NL09 BUW registered?

NL09 BUW is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is NL09 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 BUW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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