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SD09 SYX

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,975 mi
Last recorded182,975 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 SYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 182,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 177,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 163,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 235,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 235,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 215,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,631 miles

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

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

Fail 8 Mar 2018 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,252 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SD09 SYX is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SD09 SYX, 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.

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What year was SD09 SYX registered?

SD09 SYX is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 SYX safe to buy?

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