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MF09 VCO

2009 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,613 mi
Last recorded148,613 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VCO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 148,613 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 141,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 133,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 133,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,333 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,333 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,350 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2013 58,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 58,766 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,907 miles

headlight washer inop

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 VCO is a 2009 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MF09 VCO, 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 MF09 VCO registered?

MF09 VCO is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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