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HY08 XDA

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,349 mi
Last recorded63,349 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,349 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 59,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/R17 94W Good year , Eagle NCT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 51,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit and low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,232 miles

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,520 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,696 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 XDA is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA?

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What year was HY08 XDA registered?

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

Is HY08 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 XDA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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