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AA08 FAN

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,602 mi
Last recorded167,602 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 167,602 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 161,683 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,938 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,937 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 135,885 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,999 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,300 miles

front control arm bushes starting to wear

front wipers poor

nsr anti roll bar link slightly worn

rear discs badly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,078 miles

front discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,076 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,370 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,373 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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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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AA08 FAN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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