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AM08 FDK

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,625 mi
Last recorded189,625 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 189,625 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 189,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 180,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 171,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 171,467 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 153,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 147,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to be detected

h.brake 16% on min

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,800 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,632 miles

emission too clean to be detected

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to br detected

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,869 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,912 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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AM08 FDK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AM08 FDK, 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 AM08 FDK registered?

AM08 FDK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AM08 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 FDK 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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