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EK58 VMY

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,271 mi
Last recorded187,271 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 VMY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 187,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 186,977 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 179,755 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 179,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 170,781 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 170,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 160,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 152,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 136,814 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R suspension air spring perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R suspension air spring perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF suspension bump stop deteriorated and split, this is not a failure item just advisory

NSF tyre worn uneven on outer edge, no cords showing at time of test

OSF tyre worn uneven on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning showing in dash disply

c/o to lean to regester this is not a failure

white light showing from rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,216 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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EK58 VMY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK58 VMY, 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 EK58 VMY registered?

EK58 VMY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is EK58 VMY safe to buy?

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