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SD58 YYP

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,364 mi
Last recorded90,364 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 YYP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,364 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORD VERY THIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,181 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,000 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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SD58 YYP is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SD58 YYP, 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 SD58 YYP registered?

SD58 YYP is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is SD58 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 YYP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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