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GM08 BZT

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BZT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre out of shape on inner edge, nearside front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,097 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres getting low and offside slightly worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GM08 BZT is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 GM08 BZT, 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 GM08 BZT registered?

GM08 BZT is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GM08 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BZT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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