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AE08 EOT

2008 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,992 mi
Last recorded166,992 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 EOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 166,992 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 166,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 160,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 154,290 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 154,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate loose

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 149,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate loose

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,902 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged latch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 143,902 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing latch (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged latch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,285 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 137,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,264 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,264 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,503 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,125 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,438 miles

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

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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AE08 EOT is a 2008 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 EOT, 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 AE08 EOT registered?

AE08 EOT is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is AE08 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 EOT shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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