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OY08 LVN

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 LVN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,465 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 111,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R17 95W Age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R17 - 95W Age 2016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,969 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,628 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,590 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,481 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML Warning light on.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,709 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 35,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/45/R17 (95Y)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OY08 LVN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OY08 LVN, 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 OY08 LVN registered?

OY08 LVN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is OY08 LVN safe to buy?

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