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AG08 ORE

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,238 mi
Last recorded117,238 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 ORE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,238 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,582 miles

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,658 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge, no cords evident during test. Treads slightly cracking, tread measures at 3.5mm.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread measures 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 84,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint/Clamp area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge, no cords evident during test. Treads slightly cracking, tread measures at 3.5mm.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread measures 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,124 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,704 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner & outter edges (245/40/18 RSC

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,229 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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AG08 ORE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG08 ORE, 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 AG08 ORE registered?

AG08 ORE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AG08 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 ORE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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