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NA58 VHJ

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak from dif

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,360 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,360 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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NA58 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA58 VHJ, 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

How do I check the history of NA58 VHJ?

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What year was NA58 VHJ registered?

NA58 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is NA58 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA58 VHJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA58 VHJ have outstanding finance?

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