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PK58 JCZ

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 JCZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 140,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 139,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 134,545 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 132,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 126,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,755 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to wear advice condition

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,460 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2014 78,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,572 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,626 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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PK58 JCZ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK58 JCZ, 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 PK58 JCZ registered?

PK58 JCZ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is PK58 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 JCZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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