MOT Status
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129,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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8040 OZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,563 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 8040 OZ, 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 20 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 8040 OZ registered?
8040 OZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2006.
Is 8040 OZ safe to buy?
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