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M5 WPV

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WPV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,689 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,013 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing CLIP (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,607 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside 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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M5 WPV is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M5 WPV, 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 M5 WPV registered?

M5 WPV is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is M5 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 WPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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