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MH08 KXY

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,640 mi
Last recorded121,640 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KXY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 121,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,941 miles

Belly pans and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,590 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2017 100,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,587 miles

Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear brake pads getting low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,338 miles

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,497 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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MH08 KXY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MH08 KXY, 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 MH08 KXY registered?

MH08 KXY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is MH08 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 KXY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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