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DY58 URN

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,592 mi
Last recorded185,592 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 URN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 185,592 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 185,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 179,712 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 tyres inner and outer worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 179,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2020 166,307 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 164,762 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 159,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,724 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY58 URN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DY58 URN, 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 DY58 URN registered?

DY58 URN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is DY58 URN safe to buy?

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