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2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 BNM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,917 miles

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 20 Jan 2021 110,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,963 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has small stone chip but not effect driver view

Pass 30 Sep 2017 88,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 82,424 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,939 miles

advise high level stop light not working

advise on front number plate condition

advise small stone chip in windscreen monitor reccomend repair

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,069 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise four wheel geo carried out

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,259 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 51,259 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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60 BNM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 60 BNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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60 BNM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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