CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK58 VTF

2008 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 VTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,991 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,700 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK58 VTF is a 2008 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PK58 VTF, 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 PK58 VTF?

You can check the full history of PK58 VTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK58 VTF registered?

PK58 VTF is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is PK58 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 VTF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK58 VTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK58 VTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.