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MA08 OGS

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

215,021 mi
Last recorded215,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OGS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 215,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 210,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 203,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 203,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 197,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 192,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 167,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 167,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,474 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 154,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 143,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,801 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 OGS is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue 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 MA08 OGS, 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 MA08 OGS registered?

MA08 OGS is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 OGS 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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