MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected ARM ADRIFT AT BALL END (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall [245/40/18y run flat] (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn on stepped tread
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, worn on stepped edges
Engine covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.
O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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MV58 BBU is a 2009 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2009 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,332 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 MV58 BBU, 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 17 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MV58 BBU registered?
MV58 BBU is a 2009 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 2009.
Is MV58 BBU safe to buy?
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