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AM08 KVJ

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 149,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,783 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 114,783 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s repeator slight discolour

try not to big sticker on windscreen swept area

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,762 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,566 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,566 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,667 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 KVJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

AM08 KVJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AM08 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 KVJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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