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MJ58 ZSE

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 54,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 51,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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MJ58 ZSE is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ58 ZSE, 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 MJ58 ZSE registered?

MJ58 ZSE is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is MJ58 ZSE safe to buy?

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