MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. mechanism jammed (6.2.5 (b) (i))
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyres have worn to 2-2.5mm [225/50/17w]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips in screen
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of AF08 PZK?
You can check the full history of AF08 PZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AF08 PZK registered?
AF08 PZK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2008.
Is AF08 PZK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 PZK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AF08 PZK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 PZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.