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MFZ 3938

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 3938
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,762 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

condition of n/s/f tyre

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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MFZ 3938 is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFZ 3938, 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 MFZ 3938?

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What year was MFZ 3938 registered?

MFZ 3938 is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is MFZ 3938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 3938 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFZ 3938 have outstanding finance?

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