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LT08 WUR

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 WUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,696 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 61,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 42,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,156 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)

unable to check operation of 2nd row middle seatbelt due to buckle not being accessable

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,505 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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LT08 WUR is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT08 WUR, 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 LT08 WUR?

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What year was LT08 WUR registered?

LT08 WUR is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LT08 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 WUR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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