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LK58 DLE

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,593 mi
Last recorded91,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 DLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,593 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame and same pipe along inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner above under tray (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,489 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,817 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f headlamp misty

o/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,908 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,974 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)

both front tyres have large chunks of tread missing and large splits

rear tyres have tread lifting and partial separation

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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LK58 DLE is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK58 DLE, 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 LK58 DLE registered?

LK58 DLE is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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