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VO09 BEC

2009 BMW 523

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,032 mi
Last recorded195,032 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52369,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 BEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 195,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 192,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 180,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 163,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 160,095 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 160,095 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 131,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,773 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VO09 BEC is a 2009 BMW 523 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO09 BEC, 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 VO09 BEC registered?

VO09 BEC is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is VO09 BEC safe to buy?

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