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YT08 FHB

2008 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FHB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 59,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,825 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,655 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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YT08 FHB is a 2008 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YT08 FHB, 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 YT08 FHB registered?

YT08 FHB is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 FHB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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