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WB07 DWB

2008 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,743 mi
Last recorded111,743 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB07 DWB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,743 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 111,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 105,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 105,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt metal part seepage of greese (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 99,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 99,068 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 94,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter has a slight leak.

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

park brake lever has slight travel recommend adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,383 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 27 Jan 2017 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 44,206 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WB07 DWB is a 2008 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WB07 DWB, 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 WB07 DWB registered?

WB07 DWB is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is WB07 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WB07 DWB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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