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2009 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 USD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,082 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 45,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,254 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 39,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,236 miles

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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FV09 USD is a 2009 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FV09 USD, 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.

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What year was FV09 USD registered?

FV09 USD is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is FV09 USD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 USD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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