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YC09 ATU

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ATU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres have temporary puncture repair plugs on outer shoulders

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 35,124 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 26,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 May 2018 26,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2017 17,919 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 May 2016 12,756 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 11,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 8,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 5,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC09 ATU is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YC09 ATU, 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 YC09 ATU registered?

YC09 ATU is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is YC09 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ATU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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