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RV58 YTA

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 YTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,064 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Outer Cut In Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Nearside Rear Outer Constant Velocity Boot Has Small Cut But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Close To Legal Limit On 3mm 225 50 17 94W Extra Load Pirelli

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 119,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,825 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine indication on.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,263 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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RV58 YTA is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV58 YTA, 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 RV58 YTA registered?

RV58 YTA is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is RV58 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 YTA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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