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YE59 KJN

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 KJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 122,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 108,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,724 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 100,723 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,632 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,632 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,240 miles

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

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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YE59 KJN is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE59 KJN, 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 YE59 KJN?

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What year was YE59 KJN registered?

YE59 KJN is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is YE59 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 KJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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