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KU08 UNH

2008 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

342,837 mi
Last recorded342,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UNH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 342,837 miles

Front side lights dim

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements

Pass 30 May 2024 335,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear lamps tinted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight travel and weak on both sides

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 327,796 miles

handbrake travel

covers + shields fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil slightly

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Jan 2022 316,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 316,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 295,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 280,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 267,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 256,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 229,430 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2016 228,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2015 209,158 miles

rear cv gaiters slightly damadged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 184,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 184,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 156,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 156,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,041 miles

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

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

rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 113,100 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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KU08 UNH is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH?

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What year was KU08 UNH registered?

KU08 UNH is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 UNH safe to buy?

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