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KS08 ZTE

2008 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 121,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 121,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,502 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,251 miles

front pads look low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front rubber jacking point missing

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 16 May 2011 28,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front rubber jacking point missing

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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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KS08 ZTE is a 2008 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KS08 ZTE, 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 KS08 ZTE?

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What year was KS08 ZTE registered?

KS08 ZTE is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is KS08 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 ZTE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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