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OE08 PXY

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 PXY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 121,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,920 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,575 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,487 miles

near side rear tyre cuts on tread and nail

Pass 23 May 2012 28,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,926 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OE08 PXY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE08 PXY, 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 OE08 PXY registered?

OE08 PXY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is OE08 PXY safe to buy?

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