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YB09 LSL

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 LSL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 158,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 11 May 2020 158,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,133 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,669 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,669 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,984 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 186,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 186,727 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,311 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,309 miles

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

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 Jun 2013 102,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,223 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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YB09 LSL is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB09 LSL, 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 YB09 LSL registered?

YB09 LSL is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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