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GR08 EJX

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 EJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 92,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 90,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 74,578 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,767 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,095 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,569 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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GR08 EJX is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GR08 EJX, 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 GR08 EJX registered?

GR08 EJX is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GR08 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 EJX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR08 EJX have outstanding finance?

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