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OY09 CRK

2009 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 CRK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 130,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 120,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,066 miles

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,074 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 47,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,436 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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OY09 CRK is a 2009 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OY09 CRK, 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

How do I check the history of OY09 CRK?

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What year was OY09 CRK registered?

OY09 CRK is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is OY09 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 CRK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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