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DE08 ZNC

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZNC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 107,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tread lifting 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tread seperating 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2025 95,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,008 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

headlamps cleaning devices not working.

Pass 25 May 2018 77,848 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 74,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 70,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 55,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 55,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 48,219 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre 0mm on outside edge and perishing

n/s/r tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 38,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 38,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 30,249 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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DE08 ZNC is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 ZNC, 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.

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What year was DE08 ZNC registered?

DE08 ZNC is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is DE08 ZNC safe to buy?

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