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D9 MPW

2018 BMW 523

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,325 mi
Last recorded158,325 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 MPW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 158,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 154,768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 152,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,294 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 246,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 240,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 240,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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D9 MPW is a 2018 BMW 523 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D9 MPW, 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 8 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D9 MPW registered?

D9 MPW is a 2018 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is D9 MPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 MPW shows 12 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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