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RE09 DWA

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 DWA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 104,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,136 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged nsf c area but within limits for MOT standards (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nsr track control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,223 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,937 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,754 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts in tread, not deep enough to reach cords.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread but not showing cords.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,197 miles

Nearside front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2013 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,660 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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RE09 DWA is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE09 DWA, 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 RE09 DWA registered?

RE09 DWA is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is RE09 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 DWA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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