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MF09 ONL

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,597 mi
Last recorded162,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 ONL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 162,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,029 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,054 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,488 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,359 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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MF09 ONL is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 MF09 ONL, 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

How do I check the history of MF09 ONL?

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What year was MF09 ONL registered?

MF09 ONL is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MF09 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 ONL 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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