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OV08 XCY

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XCY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,586 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 41,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OV08 XCY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV08 XCY, 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 OV08 XCY registered?

OV08 XCY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is OV08 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XCY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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