MOT Status
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342,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front side lights dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake requirements
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front and rear lamps tinted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has slight travel and weak on both sides
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake travel
covers + shields fitted
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking oil slightly
TPMS light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear tyres close to limit
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres close to limit
rear cv gaiters slightly damadged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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KU08 UNH is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 KU08 UNH, 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 KU08 UNH registered?
KU08 UNH is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is KU08 UNH safe to buy?
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