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MK08 ZTJ

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,358 mi
Last recorded178,358 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 178,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 178,355 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,475 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,064 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,918 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,031 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,031 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,257 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,671 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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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