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NU59 NUY

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 NUY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions just met limits

handbrake noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions just met limits

handbrake noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2025 82,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 79,462 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in T.R.E. Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres heavily cracked advise replacement

wipers poor just clearing

Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,260 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edges of inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,465 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs corroding on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,652 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges & cracked in tread

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 May 2014 31,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 28,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NU59 NUY is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU59 NUY, 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 NU59 NUY registered?

NU59 NUY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is NU59 NUY safe to buy?

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