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NY08 KXN

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 KXN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 100,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,883 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 93,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,827 miles

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 17 Aug 2020 78,295 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,657 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NY08 KXN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NY08 KXN, 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 NY08 KXN?

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What year was NY08 KXN registered?

NY08 KXN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is NY08 KXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 KXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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