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V14 PRS

2009 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 PRS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,091 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 43,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body protection fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,592 miles

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

wiper now smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper now smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,439 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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V14 PRS is a 2009 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V14 PRS, 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 V14 PRS registered?

V14 PRS is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is V14 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V14 PRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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