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MJ08 OYV

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,678 mi
Last recorded206,678 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OYV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 206,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 206,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 184,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 168,514 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,982 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2014
Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,827 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,405 miles

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,618 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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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MJ08 OYV is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ08 OYV, 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 MJ08 OYV registered?

MJ08 OYV is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is MJ08 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 OYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ08 OYV have outstanding finance?

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