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AJ08 SEC

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,376 mi
Last recorded95,376 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 SEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2023 95,376 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil seal seaping

Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 81,166 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 81,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,269 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,694 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,522 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 54,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 24,418 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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AJ08 SEC is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ08 SEC, 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 AJ08 SEC registered?

AJ08 SEC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AJ08 SEC safe to buy?

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