MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine has a slight misfire
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine has a slight misfire
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KR08 VPY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 KR08 VPY, 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 KR08 VPY registered?
KR08 VPY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 June 2008.
Is KR08 VPY safe to buy?
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