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EK08 BVO

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 BVO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,050 miles

Nearside front tyre severely worn on inner edge and could be illegal soon

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2MM and has a nail stuck in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,361 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,401 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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EK08 BVO is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EK08 BVO, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 BVO?

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What year was EK08 BVO registered?

EK08 BVO is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is EK08 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 BVO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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