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NX58 ZFE

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 133,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,650 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,184 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 88,068 miles

Nearside Rear suspect tyre has had a temporary repair carried out

Offside Rear suspect tyre has had a temporary repair carried out

Fail 10 May 2016 88,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspect tyre has had a temporary repair carried out

Offside Rear suspect tyre has had a temporary repair carried out

Pass 28 May 2015 85,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,268 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre outerwall

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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NX58 ZFE is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NX58 ZFE, 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 NX58 ZFE registered?

NX58 ZFE is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is NX58 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX58 ZFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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