MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre cracking
Oil leak ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Oil leak ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views
Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers / under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers / under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre bold on edges and perished 225/50R17
o/s/f tyre worn on inner
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU08 KWL is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 KU08 KWL, 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 KU08 KWL?
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What year was KU08 KWL registered?
KU08 KWL is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is KU08 KWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU08 KWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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