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ST57 OJU

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,630 mi
Last recorded145,630 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 OJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 145,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential has a minor leak

Pass 24 May 2024 141,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 137,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 120,097 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2021 120,097 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2020 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2019 90,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HC and HR on Headlamp which is halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Flashed on and went off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HC and HR on Headlamp which is halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel cap seal perished and cap slightly bent

High voltage bulb pack for the headlights cable tied to brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2018 85,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2017 75,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,988 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 57,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,792 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 21 Feb 2012 29,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,357 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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ST57 OJU is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver 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 ST57 OJU, 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.

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What year was ST57 OJU registered?

ST57 OJU is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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