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DY08 KVF

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KVF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 104,004 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,748 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,225 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,482 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,255 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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DY08 KVF is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 74,006 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 DY08 KVF, 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 18 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 DY08 KVF registered?

DY08 KVF is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DY08 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 KVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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