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KO08 XOU

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XOU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 45,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 45,407 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged D/S mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty, bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,770 miles

drivers mirror glass dammaged.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,472 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,879 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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KO08 XOU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KO08 XOU, 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 KO08 XOU registered?

KO08 XOU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KO08 XOU safe to buy?

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