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315D162

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration315D162
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,783 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,429 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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315D162 is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,500cc 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 315D162, 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 315D162 registered?

315D162 is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is 315D162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 315D162 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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