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MT57 YVB

2008 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YVB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,798 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 33,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 14,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 7,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,867 miles

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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MT57 YVB is a 2008 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT57 YVB, 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 MT57 YVB registered?

MT57 YVB is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is MT57 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 YVB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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