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LR08 HBD

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,436 mi
Last recorded185,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HBD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 185,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside play / knocking in steering rack operation.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 185,436 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside play / knocking in steering rack operation.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 173,892 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 173,892 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted inside - out

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 161,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,935 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2023 143,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 139,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,656 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 103,740 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 103,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,032 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,436 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,199 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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LR08 HBD is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 HBD, 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.

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What year was LR08 HBD registered?

LR08 HBD is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is LR08 HBD safe to buy?

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