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KU08 UMO

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UMO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,198 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,810 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2020 98,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 81,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,640 miles

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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KU08 UMO is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KU08 UMO, 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 UMO?

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What year was KU08 UMO registered?

KU08 UMO is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KU08 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 UMO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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