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AF08 PZK

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,203 mi
Last recorded150,203 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 150,203 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 150,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,797 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear secondary sidelight inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,052 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,052 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,103 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. mechanism jammed (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 225/50/17 R.O.F. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 225/50/17 R.O.F. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,458 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 2-2.5mm [225/50/17w]

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 PZK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

AF08 PZK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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