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NM08 HOJ

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 117,276 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 May 2025 111,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 106,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 102,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,667 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,067 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 83,904 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,384 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 71,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,850 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 41,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,138 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

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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NM08 HOJ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NM08 HOJ, 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 NM08 HOJ registered?

NM08 HOJ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is NM08 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 HOJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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