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RO09 BYM

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,409 mi
Last recorded162,409 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 BYM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 162,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 158,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 127,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,445 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing, balding on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,522 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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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RO09 BYM 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 RO09 BYM, 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 RO09 BYM registered?

RO09 BYM is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is RO09 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 BYM 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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