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LB08 OPN

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,060 mi
Last recorded122,060 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,060 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 122,060 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,281 miles

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,540 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,894 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 93,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,972 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LB08 OPN 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 83.3%.

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 LB08 OPN, 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 LB08 OPN registered?

LB08 OPN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2008.

Is LB08 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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