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SY58 UDX

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 UDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 68,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2025 61,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2024 56,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,118 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 37,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,841 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,033 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,324 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 UDX is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDX, 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 UDX?

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What year was SY58 UDX registered?

SY58 UDX is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is SY58 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 UDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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