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LV58 MZW

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,548 mi
Last recorded100,548 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 MZW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 100,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,984 miles

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,937 miles

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,674 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,937 miles

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,208 miles

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,171 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,096 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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LV58 MZW 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV58 MZW, 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 LV58 MZW registered?

LV58 MZW is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is LV58 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 MZW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV58 MZW have outstanding finance?

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