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WD08 OAV

2008 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,529 mi
Last recorded180,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 OAV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 180,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 178,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 178,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 159,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 256,643 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 146,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 234,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 126,595 miles

front inner brake pads are worn very low

Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant staining around bottle at hose joint

engine misfire

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,545 miles

Engine covers, under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers, under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,764 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,284 miles

EML - Engine management light is on

Euro headlamp beam adjusters fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tread of tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,950 miles

Hand brake lever nearing end on travel.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,293 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)

front wipers not sitting in rest position but not effecting drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,534 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,108 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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WD08 OAV is a 2008 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WD08 OAV, 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 WD08 OAV registered?

WD08 OAV is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is WD08 OAV safe to buy?

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