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CX58 UNF

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,789 mi
Last recorded128,789 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 UNF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 128,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 125,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,698 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 119,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 113,833 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,526 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 108,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,621 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ..225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,914 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,838 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rattle from inlet manifold

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rattle from inlet manifold

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,354 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated and worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,908 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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CX58 UNF is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX58 UNF, 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 CX58 UNF registered?

CX58 UNF is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is CX58 UNF safe to buy?

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