MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front cant test seat belt as seat occupied by boxes
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Rear cant test seat belts as seat occupied by boxes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear indicator intermittently flashing at incorrect flash rate
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 TMK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 TMK, 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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What year was AE08 TMK registered?
AE08 TMK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 August 2008.
Is AE08 TMK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 TMK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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