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EY08 KHZ

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 KHZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,951 miles

Engine management light on.

Travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,056 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,067 miles

Brake warning light on.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 38,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,799 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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EY08 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY08 KHZ, 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 EY08 KHZ?

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What year was EY08 KHZ registered?

EY08 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 KHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 KHZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 KHZ have outstanding finance?

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