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AD58 ZYZ

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,031 mi
Last recorded30,031 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZYZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 28,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 27,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 26,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,064 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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AD58 ZYZ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD58 ZYZ, 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 AD58 ZYZ?

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What year was AD58 ZYZ registered?

AD58 ZYZ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is AD58 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 ZYZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD58 ZYZ have outstanding finance?

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