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SC08 YVL

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,539 mi
Last recorded46,539 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YVL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,221 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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SC08 YVL is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC08 YVL, 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

How do I check the history of SC08 YVL?

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What year was SC08 YVL registered?

SC08 YVL is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 YVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC08 YVL have outstanding finance?

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