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SK59 ZJU

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,536 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,536 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,863 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,863 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective free play (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,816 miles

damage to n/r side rear

Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/r side rear

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,590 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,784 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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SK59 ZJU is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SK59 ZJU, 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 SK59 ZJU registered?

SK59 ZJU is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SK59 ZJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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