MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight blow from exhaust flexi
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc surfaces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuate but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc surfaces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuate but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front running low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust flexi worn
front control arm bushes worn
front tyres starting to feather
rear discs worn
slight crack in screen
slight play in nsr link rod
front control arm bushes starting to wear
front wipers poor
nsr anti roll bar link slightly worn
rear discs badly worn
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AA08 FAN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AA08 FAN, 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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What year was AA08 FAN registered?
AA08 FAN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2008.
Is AA08 FAN safe to buy?
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