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SW59 MFY

2009 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MFY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,162 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 109,162 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excess travel service brake pedal......... (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly worn and undercut on inner faces........ (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Adv Engine oil lamp showing low oil on dash..........

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Lamp showing fault on dash.......... (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 106,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,207 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of both discs have corrosion and are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of both discs have corrosion and are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,358 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW59 MFY is a 2009 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW59 MFY, 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 SW59 MFY registered?

SW59 MFY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is SW59 MFY safe to buy?

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