2008 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · LR08 HBD
2008 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/04/2008. Recorded mileage 185,436 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
LR08 HBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 185,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LR08 HBD Mileage History
- 04/06/2024161,847 mi
- 01/07/2025173,892 mi+12,045 mi
- 01/07/2025173,892 mi
- 15/06/2026185,436 mi+11,544 mi
- 15/06/2026185,436 mi
Average of roughly 11,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR08 HBD 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 (LR08 HBD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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