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DV58 BHN

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 BHN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 144,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 144,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 138,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 135,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 129,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split between tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 119,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split between tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2018 102,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2018 102,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam N499 /H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 86,515 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,408 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,884 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 6 Nov 2013 37,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,049 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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DV58 BHN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV58 BHN, 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 DV58 BHN registered?

DV58 BHN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is DV58 BHN safe to buy?

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