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G11 RNV

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 RNV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 99,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 99,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,305 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 98,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,769 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 90,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,534 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,144 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,144 miles

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

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

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,234 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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G11 RNV is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G11 RNV, 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 G11 RNV registered?

G11 RNV is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is G11 RNV safe to buy?

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