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PX58 XME

2008 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 XME
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 117,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,167 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,012 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,395 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,377 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 43,377 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,606 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 XME is a 2008 BMW 523 in Red 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 PX58 XME, 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 XME registered?

PX58 XME is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is PX58 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX58 XME 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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