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PX58 FXZ

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,076 mi
Last recorded95,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,027 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckel (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,780 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 58,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 48,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 35,650 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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PX58 FXZ is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX58 FXZ, 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 PX58 FXZ registered?

PX58 FXZ is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is PX58 FXZ safe to buy?

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