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A17 FFG

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 137,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,476 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,328 miles

Nearside handbrake performance

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 105,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate

Nearside handbrake performance

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,069 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,937 miles

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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A17 FFG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue 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 A17 FFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 FFG registered?

A17 FFG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is A17 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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