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J40 SNN

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SNN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 81,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 60,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,832 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,667 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,667 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 42,667 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,254 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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J40 SNN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J40 SNN, 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 J40 SNN registered?

J40 SNN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is J40 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 SNN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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