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YD09 XLH

2009 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,903 mi
Last recorded173,903 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 173,903 miles

Covers obscuring testable items

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 173,267 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 172,223 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 165,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 150,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,499 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 133,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,023 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,987 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,346 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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YD09 XLH is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YD09 XLH, 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 YD09 XLH registered?

YD09 XLH is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is YD09 XLH safe to buy?

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