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SY58 CWD

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,593 mi
Last recorded53,593 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 CWD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,593 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,761 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 7 Sep 2016 33,632 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,071 miles

plastic cover under car unable to fully inspect behind cover

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,832 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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SY58 CWD is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SY58 CWD, 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 SY58 CWD?

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What year was SY58 CWD registered?

SY58 CWD is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is SY58 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 CWD shows 9 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 SY58 CWD have outstanding finance?

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