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FP08 VVJ

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 140,739 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 135,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,522 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

play in front suspension arm bushes

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,756 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

rear wishbone front bushes perished

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,594 miles

both rear wishbone front bushes worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,054 miles

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 1 Aug 2018 103,054 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2013 56,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,431 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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FP08 VVJ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP08 VVJ, 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.

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What year was FP08 VVJ registered?

FP08 VVJ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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