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GX08 YCT

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 YCT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,443 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 71,332 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,195 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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GX08 YCT is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX08 YCT, 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 GX08 YCT registered?

GX08 YCT is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is GX08 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 YCT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX08 YCT have outstanding finance?

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