MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads getting quite low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front inner brake pads low
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nsr tyre 2mm
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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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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