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MV09 PFA

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 PFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2024 165,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 162,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 160,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 153,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 144,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,799 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,120 miles

All four tyres have cuts on outer side wall of the tyre.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,622 miles

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

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

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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MV09 PFA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MV09 PFA, 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 MV09 PFA registered?

MV09 PFA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is MV09 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV09 PFA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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