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OE57 GGP

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 GGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,965 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 56,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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OE57 GGP is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 OE57 GGP, 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 OE57 GGP?

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What year was OE57 GGP registered?

OE57 GGP is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is OE57 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 GGP 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 OE57 GGP have outstanding finance?

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