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KV08 GJO

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,177 mi
Last recorded116,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,177 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,595 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge and also has a cut on treads but not deep to cord

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KV08 GJO is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KV08 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 GJO registered?

KV08 GJO is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KV08 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 GJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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