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MV58 VBZ

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,345 mi
Last recorded140,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 140,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 131,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 116,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,911 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,960 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,589 miles

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

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,410 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 78,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2014 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,202 miles

advise only both front tyres worn and featherd on outter upper raised edge

Pass 19 May 2011 22,560 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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MV58 VBZ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV58 VBZ, 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 MV58 VBZ registered?

MV58 VBZ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is MV58 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 VBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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