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NV08 YPF

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 YPF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,595 miles

Undertray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 17 Sep 2020 93,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge wear which has gone down to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 57,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,330 miles

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available

Fail 26 Jan 2016 50,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver is jammed under seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,505 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,632 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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NV08 YPF is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NV08 YPF, 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 NV08 YPF registered?

NV08 YPF is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is NV08 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 YPF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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