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AF08 HGJ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,600 mi
Last recorded143,600 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 143,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat locked into buckle offside rear.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

signs of oil leak on engine undertray.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat locked into buckle offside rear.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

signs of oil leak on engine undertray.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,509 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,991 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AF08 HGJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 AF08 HGJ, 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 AF08 HGJ registered?

AF08 HGJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 HGJ 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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