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PX09 XGS

2009 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,222 mi
Last recorded62,222 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 XGS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 53,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,837 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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PX09 XGS is a 2009 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PX09 XGS, 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 PX09 XGS?

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What year was PX09 XGS registered?

PX09 XGS is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is PX09 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX09 XGS shows 15 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 PX09 XGS have outstanding finance?

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