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W19 FMY

2008 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 FMY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 49,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,512 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,515 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 25,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,202 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 12,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 10,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,584 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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W19 FMY is a 2008 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc 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 W19 FMY, 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 W19 FMY?

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What year was W19 FMY registered?

W19 FMY is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is W19 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W19 FMY 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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