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BJ58 LFD

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,108 mi
Last recorded112,108 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LFD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 112,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 107,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,095 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 97,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 86,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,661 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,954 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,954 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 20,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,967 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 15,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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BJ58 LFD is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ58 LFD, 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 BJ58 LFD registered?

BJ58 LFD is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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