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EF08 XBP

2008 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XBP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 134,327 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 134,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,903 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,526 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,597 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,888 miles

225/50 R17 94W GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT rft

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,888 miles

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

225/50 R17 94W GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT rft

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,527 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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EF08 XBP is a 2008 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF08 XBP, 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 EF08 XBP registered?

EF08 XBP is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is EF08 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 XBP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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