MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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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.
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SW59 MFY is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 17 December 2009.
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