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W4 KBR

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,643 mi
Last recorded184,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 KBR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 184,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 176,051 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 176,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 167,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 167,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,201 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator sensor wire damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle differential leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,844 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 147,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 134,884 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 130,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,504 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [INNER WALL ]225/50/17H (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY CLOSE TO LIMIT. REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 165,066 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 165,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 146,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,808 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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W4 KBR is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W4 KBR, 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

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What year was W4 KBR registered?

W4 KBR is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is W4 KBR safe to buy?

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