2009 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · WR59 URL
2009 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 100,741 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WR59 URL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 100,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WR59 URL Mileage History
- 28/11/201232,655 mi
- 25/11/201339,470 mi+6,815 mi
- 18/11/201445,989 mi+6,519 mi
- 19/11/201445,989 mi
- 30/11/201552,159 mi+6,170 mi
- 15/11/201659,292 mi+7,133 mi
- 22/11/201764,079 mi+4,787 mi
- 30/11/201870,367 mi+6,288 mi
- 02/12/201973,924 mi+3,557 mi
- 02/12/202076,050 mi+2,126 mi
- 01/12/202179,945 mi+3,895 mi
- 02/12/202283,678 mi+3,733 mi
- 20/10/202384,520 mi+842 mi
- 24/09/202491,790 mi+7,270 mi
- 11/09/202597,488 mi+5,698 mi
- 16/09/202597,491 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/2026100,741 mi+3,250 mi
Average of roughly 4,943 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
WR59 URL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 523 (WR59 URL) between November 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both NS and OS dust cover”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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