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KR08 VPY

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VPY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,683 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,670 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,647 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,013 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 101,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,107 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,850 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 64,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 64,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,513 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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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.

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