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S333 XYW

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 XYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 147,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,783 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 125,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,826 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,245 miles

inlet manifold noisey when reving

Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,243 miles

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

inlet manifold noisey when reving

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,665 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 105,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2015 102,433 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,377 miles

N/S/F tyre inside wall has a slice in it but no cords showing

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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S333 XYW is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S333 XYW, 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 S333 XYW registered?

S333 XYW is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is S333 XYW safe to buy?

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