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GF09 EVM

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,954 mi
Last recorded103,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 EVM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,954 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,764 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight fixing broken (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 96,547 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,186 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 86,186 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly handbrake high (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,385 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs rusted

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 35,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,075 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 30,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,187 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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GF09 EVM is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF09 EVM, 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 GF09 EVM registered?

GF09 EVM is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is GF09 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 EVM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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