MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Not enough fuel to complete test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perished and tyre tread depth at 3mm advise replacement
offside rear tyre tread depth is 3mm in centre and wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge advise replacement
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge advise replacement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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MK08 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 MK08 ZTJ, 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 MK08 ZTJ registered?
MK08 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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