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PN58 YVG

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 YVG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 74,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,471 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PN58 YVG is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN58 YVG, 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 PN58 YVG registered?

PN58 YVG is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PN58 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN58 YVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN58 YVG have outstanding finance?

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