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AF08 MZW

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on main tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi rise (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge and n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2017 142,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on main tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi rise (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge and n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,973 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 105,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,754 miles

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 MZW is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 MZW, 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 AF08 MZW?

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What year was AF08 MZW registered?

AF08 MZW is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AF08 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 MZW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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