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AJ03 JON

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,916 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 90,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,113 miles

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

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,092 miles

Engine, Sill & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,790 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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AJ03 JON 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 88.9%.

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 AJ03 JON, 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 AJ03 JON registered?

AJ03 JON is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is AJ03 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 JON shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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