MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside n/s parking brake low
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
osr tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
osr tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P15 EJB is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P15 EJB, 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.
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What year was P15 EJB registered?
P15 EJB is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2008.
Is P15 EJB safe to buy?
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