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YH58 WWP

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,049 mi
Last recorded153,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 WWP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 153,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 148,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 144,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 141,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,412 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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YH58 WWP is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue 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 YH58 WWP, 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 YH58 WWP registered?

YH58 WWP is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is YH58 WWP safe to buy?

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