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OV58 XUO

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 XUO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 64,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,871 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 58,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,112 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,093 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,057 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

deep cuts around outer side walls o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 25,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OV58 XUO is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV58 XUO, 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 OV58 XUO?

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What year was OV58 XUO registered?

OV58 XUO is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is OV58 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 XUO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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