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LF58 ZGY

2008 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,815 mi
Last recorded156,815 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF58 ZGY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 156,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 151,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 151,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 144,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component CAP MISSING (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 135,811 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 128,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 121,020 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 121,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,545 miles

Offside Rear Advise rear right tyre has a cut to the tread but no cords visible

Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,545 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Removed air freshener from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Advise rear right tyre has a cut to the tread but no cords visible

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,204 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,533 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)

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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LF58 ZGY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF58 ZGY, 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 LF58 ZGY registered?

LF58 ZGY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is LF58 ZGY safe to buy?

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