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MA09 WCE

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 WCE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 60,021 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 56,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,672 miles

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 28,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,574 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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MA09 WCE is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA09 WCE, 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 MA09 WCE registered?

MA09 WCE is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MA09 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 WCE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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