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CX09 RVF

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,360 mi
Last recorded144,360 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 RVF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,142 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 125,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 123,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper has slight damage to nearside corner

Fail 19 Feb 2020 118,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper has slight damage to nearside corner

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,697 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,394 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges. Nearside front close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre low on edge

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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CX09 RVF is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX09 RVF, 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 CX09 RVF registered?

CX09 RVF is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is CX09 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX09 RVF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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