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SF58 PZZ

2009 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,296 mi
Last recorded100,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,593 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 99,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 92,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,346 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 89,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 9 Jan 2021 87,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,988 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 17 Dec 2016 69,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 33,060 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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SF58 PZZ is a 2009 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SF58 PZZ, 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 SF58 PZZ?

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What year was SF58 PZZ registered?

SF58 PZZ is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is SF58 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF58 PZZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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