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SD09 XUJ

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,013 mi
Last recorded36,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 34,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 34,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 27,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,106 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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SD09 XUJ is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 SD09 XUJ, 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 SD09 XUJ?

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What year was SD09 XUJ registered?

SD09 XUJ is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SD09 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 XUJ 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.

Does SD09 XUJ have outstanding finance?

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