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M88 CCL

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,266 mi
Last recorded51,266 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 CCL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 51,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 50,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,526 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,743 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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M88 CCL is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M88 CCL, 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 M88 CCL?

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What year was M88 CCL registered?

M88 CCL is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is M88 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 CCL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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