MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection some components
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive covering undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear diff area wet
undertray fitted
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
undertray fitted
undertray fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive covering undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear diff area wet
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear aprox 3 to 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing low on inner groove and outer sidewalls damaged
front tyres wearing low on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 BKU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A3 BKU, 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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A3 BKU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2008.
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