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RO09 XXT

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,530 mi
Last recorded179,530 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 179,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff Leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2025 179,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2024 158,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 143,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 122,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,948 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,641 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,690 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low.

undertrays fitted.

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 XXT is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO09 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

RO09 XXT is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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