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SD58 JVU

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 JVU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 99,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,432 miles

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,394 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,247 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn / tread perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn / tread perishing slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre tread perishing slightly

Offside front tyre tread perishing slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,054 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,497 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,483 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,010 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SD58 JVU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SD58 JVU, 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 SD58 JVU?

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What year was SD58 JVU registered?

SD58 JVU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SD58 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 JVU shows 16 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 SD58 JVU have outstanding finance?

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