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AC08 PDY

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2021 88,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,091 miles

both front tyres have tread worn bald on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new, main tread close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 23,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 16,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 PDY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AC08 PDY, 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 AC08 PDY registered?

AC08 PDY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is AC08 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 PDY shows 12 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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