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HY08 RCF

2008 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,601 mi
Last recorded112,601 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 112,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,062 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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HY08 RCF is a 2008 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HY08 RCF, 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 HY08 RCF?

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What year was HY08 RCF registered?

HY08 RCF is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 RCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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