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WC51 PMR

2008 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,147 mi
Last recorded36,147 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC51 PMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,147 miles

Covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,924 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,618 miles

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,044 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,654 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,226 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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WC51 PMR is a 2008 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WC51 PMR, 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 WC51 PMR registered?

WC51 PMR is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is WC51 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WC51 PMR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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