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LF08 LCN

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LCN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 145,496 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 145,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,741 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 138,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,069 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 208,840 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 162,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 112,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LF08 LCN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF08 LCN, 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 LF08 LCN registered?

LF08 LCN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LF08 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 LCN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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