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HK57 OVV

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 OVV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,447 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jun 2023 123,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on dash

undertray and engine, sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2022 118,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on dash

undertray and engine, sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,410 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,225 miles

emissions just reaching minimum requirements attention required before next test or at servicing

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 94,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

CHIP IN NEAR SIDE OF SCREEN

Pass 18 May 2017 89,245 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)

light connection faulty o/s/rear

Fail 18 May 2017 89,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light connection faulty o/s/rear

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,637 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management lamp on .......

Pass 14 May 2015 75,253 miles

engine management lamp on .......

wet test .......

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,082 miles

engine management lamp on .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,764 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,966 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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HK57 OVV is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK57 OVV, 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 HK57 OVV registered?

HK57 OVV is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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