2008 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · FP08 VVJ
2008 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 151,279 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 VVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2025
- 151,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 VVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 523 (FP08 VVJ) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FP08 VVJ Mileage History
- 18/07/2022125,110 mi
- 19/08/2023135,998 mi+10,888 mi
- 15/08/2024140,739 mi+4,741 mi
- 22/08/2024140,805 mi+66 mi
- 27/12/2025151,279 mi+10,474 mi
Average of roughly 7,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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