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OV09 AOE

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 AOE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 43,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 42,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,042 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 41,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,939 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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OV09 AOE is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV09 AOE, 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 OV09 AOE registered?

OV09 AOE is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is OV09 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 AOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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