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PK08 PBU

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PBU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,753 miles

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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PK08 PBU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 PK08 PBU, 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 PK08 PBU registered?

PK08 PBU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PK08 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 PBU shows 1 test 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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