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YG09 UHM

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UHM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 110,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,873 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,045 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,210 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,051 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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YG09 UHM is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 YG09 UHM, 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 YG09 UHM registered?

YG09 UHM is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is YG09 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 UHM 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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