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MT58 CUO

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,472 mi
Last recorded129,472 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 CUO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 129,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 116,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,348 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 82,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 59,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,711 miles

Crack in windscreen. Outside swept area

NSR tyre very close to exposing cords on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,632 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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MT58 CUO is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT58 CUO, 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.

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What year was MT58 CUO registered?

MT58 CUO is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is MT58 CUO safe to buy?

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