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MA08 MUB

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 MUB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 100,059 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 89,864 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 9,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,881 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,138 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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MA08 MUB is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA08 MUB, 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 MA08 MUB?

You can check the full history of MA08 MUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA08 MUB registered?

MA08 MUB is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MA08 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 MUB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA08 MUB have outstanding finance?

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