2009 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · SD09 SYU
2009 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2009. Recorded mileage 132,853 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2497cc
SD09 SYU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 132,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SD09 SYU Mileage History
- 21/03/201226,195 mi
- 22/03/201332,256 mi+6,061 mi
- 29/03/201332,310 mi+54 mi
- 25/03/201437,551 mi+5,241 mi
- 18/03/201542,118 mi+4,567 mi
- 30/03/201656,241 mi+14,123 mi
- 30/03/201656,241 mi
- 31/03/201767,608 mi+11,367 mi
- 30/03/201873,215 mi+5,607 mi
- 30/03/201873,215 mi
- 30/03/201987,052 mi+13,837 mi
- 23/03/202092,730 mi+5,678 mi
- 29/03/202196,501 mi+3,771 mi
- 14/04/202196,506 mi+5 mi
- 15/04/202196,506 mi
- 27/01/2022100,334 mi+3,828 mi
- 21/10/2022100,491 mi+157 mi
- 21/10/2022100,492 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2023108,492 mi+8,000 mi
- 12/10/2024121,713 mi+13,221 mi
- 31/10/2024121,976 mi+263 mi
- 10/04/2026132,853 mi+10,877 mi
Average of roughly 7,590 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
SD09 SYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 523 (SD09 SYU) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.