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GF08 XGL

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XGL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak at rear

Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,170 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak at rear

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,711 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,942 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,328 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting quite low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front inner brake pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front inner brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2013 43,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 32,738 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,527 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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GF08 XGL is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GF08 XGL, 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 GF08 XGL registered?

GF08 XGL is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GF08 XGL safe to buy?

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