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MT58 EFD

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 EFD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,901 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,324 miles

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

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

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

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

TYRE MONITOR

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,433 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 61,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,423 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 24,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,254 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 EFD is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT58 EFD, 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 MT58 EFD?

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What year was MT58 EFD registered?

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

Is MT58 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT58 EFD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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