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GJ08 WDP

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 138,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 127,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks & perishing forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks & perishing forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight up and down play when checked with bar (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight up and down play when checked with bar (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 123,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight up and down play when checked with bar (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight up and down play when checked with bar (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,387 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 87,917 miles

under treys fitted front to back

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,621 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

under treys fitted front to back

Pass 3 May 2017 75,583 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 75,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,810 miles

front tyres worn on edges/deep cuts

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,576 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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GJ08 WDP is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 WDP, 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 GJ08 WDP registered?

GJ08 WDP is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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