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R23 VEN

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VEN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,292 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 90,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 84,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,875 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 25 Mar 2017 55,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 45,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2012 30,504 miles

could not pick up lamba reading on the vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,756 miles

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)

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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R23 VEN is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R23 VEN, 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 R23 VEN?

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What year was R23 VEN registered?

R23 VEN is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is R23 VEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 VEN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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