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MH08 AJY

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 AJY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 70,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,582 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2019 57,433 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle is miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Engine management warning light on

Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,264 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 24,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MH08 AJY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MH08 AJY, 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 MH08 AJY registered?

MH08 AJY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MH08 AJY safe to buy?

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