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HY58 OEU

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

278,819 mi
Last recorded278,819 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 OEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 278,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 98Y - Michelin Primacy 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 98Y - Michelin Primacy 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 278,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 98Y - Michelin Primacy 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R17 98Y - Michelin Primacy 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 263,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 249,912 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Oct 2018 235,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 218,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 130,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,631 miles

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

auxillary belt not aligned with tensioner pulley correctly

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2013 78,128 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly(3mm) and has some cuts in the tread (cords not quite exposed)

Off side rear tyre has multiple deep cuts in the tread and one on the inner side wall also the inner edge of the tyre is nearly void of tread (cords not exposed)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,276 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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HY58 OEU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY58 OEU, 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 HY58 OEU registered?

HY58 OEU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HY58 OEU safe to buy?

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