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VK09 LGA

2009 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LGA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,711 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,644 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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VK09 LGA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VK09 LGA, 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 VK09 LGA?

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What year was VK09 LGA registered?

VK09 LGA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is VK09 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 LGA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK09 LGA have outstanding finance?

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