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274X545

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X545
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 68,855 miles

EML is On (cam sensor B )

Fail 17 Oct 2024 68,855 miles

EML is On (cam sensor B )

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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274X545 is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X545, 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 274X545 registered?

274X545 is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is 274X545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X545 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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