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YE09 KKT

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KKT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 114,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly split but still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 96,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly split but still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,783 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 74,783 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,817 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,817 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,380 miles

under trays not allowing full insp of some components

Pass 15 May 2017 50,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 45,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,932 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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YE09 KKT is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE09 KKT, 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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YE09 KKT is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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