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Y444 KJS

2008 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,241 mi
Last recorded45,241 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 KJS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,241 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,455 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged detreating (3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are over 15 years old replace asap

Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,709 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,568 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 27,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer shoulder (tread) not deep enough to reach ply/chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,091 miles

all discs pitted and slightly scored

Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,929 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 13,051 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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Y444 KJS is a 2008 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y444 KJS, 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 Y444 KJS?

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What year was Y444 KJS registered?

Y444 KJS is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is Y444 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y444 KJS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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