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GK58 XPU

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,458 mi
Last recorded119,458 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XPU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,458 miles

brake discs all round rusty lip.

engine breather pipe re-located to vehicle underside.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge (close to 1.6 mm)

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers in engine compartment & underside

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deep cut in the o/s/f tyre inner tread

o/s/r tyre inner tread feathering

slight oil leak from the o/s/r rocker cover gasket

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,052 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,008 miles

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

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

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 14 Aug 2012 45,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,352 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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GK58 XPU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK58 XPU, 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 GK58 XPU registered?

GK58 XPU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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