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AC08 UAP

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,471 mi
Last recorded218,471 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 218,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 203,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 190,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 186,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 178,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 171,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 163,232 miles

Nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Dec 2015 139,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,456 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,209 miles

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

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

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 UAP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP?

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What year was AC08 UAP registered?

AC08 UAP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AC08 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 UAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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