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EK58 JVH

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 JVH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,105 miles

DIFF oil is leaking

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,139 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 61,557 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 61,525 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,364 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2019 54,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,551 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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EK58 JVH is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 EK58 JVH, 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 EK58 JVH registered?

EK58 JVH is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EK58 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 JVH 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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