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CV58 YCW

2008 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,966 mi
Last recorded74,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 YCW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,238 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,238 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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CV58 YCW is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CV58 YCW, 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 CV58 YCW?

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What year was CV58 YCW registered?

CV58 YCW is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is CV58 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 YCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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