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M3 RLU

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 146,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 140,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2022 133,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,765 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,465 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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M3 RLU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M3 RLU, 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 M3 RLU registered?

M3 RLU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is M3 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 RLU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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