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AC08 GVD

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

239,391 mi
Last recorded239,391 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 239,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 230,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 220,701 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 208,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 192,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 184,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 170,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 156,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,776 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 146,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 127,767 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 114,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,600 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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AC08 GVD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC08 GVD, 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

How do I check the history of AC08 GVD?

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What year was AC08 GVD registered?

AC08 GVD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AC08 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GVD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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