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YK58 SGV

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 SGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,186 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,412 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,765 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine Management Malfunction Lamp illuminated

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Idle slightly rough when cold

Off side rear tyre has a small cut in it

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2014 58,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,903 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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YK58 SGV is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YK58 SGV, 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 YK58 SGV registered?

YK58 SGV is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is YK58 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 SGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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