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AF08 JHJ

2008 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 99,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,837 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 59,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 50,871 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 46,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 34,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,942 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,406 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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AF08 JHJ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF08 JHJ, 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 AF08 JHJ registered?

AF08 JHJ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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