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HG08 BFL

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BFL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,933 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,020 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,513 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,452 miles

both nearside alloy wheels slighty bent on inner rim edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,921 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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HG08 BFL is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 BFL, 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

How do I check the history of HG08 BFL?

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What year was HG08 BFL registered?

HG08 BFL is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 BFL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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