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YT09 ZZM

2009 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,346 mi
Last recorded54,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 ZZM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 54,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,539 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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YT09 ZZM is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT09 ZZM, 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 YT09 ZZM registered?

YT09 ZZM is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is YT09 ZZM safe to buy?

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