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J31 DRT

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 DRT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2025 116,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2025 49,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 37,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 28,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,101 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,066 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,128 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,482 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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J31 DRT is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J31 DRT, 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 J31 DRT registered?

J31 DRT is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is J31 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 DRT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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