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GL09SBU
2009 BMW 523
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration GL09SBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 27 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,564 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and feathering. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,942 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,358 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,358 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,620 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,853 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,183 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,320 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,697 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019 26 Jun 202624 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,337 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,717 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 26 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,497 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016 26 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,884 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 26 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL09SBU was registered on 2009-07-25
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