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AN08 RXW

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,629 mi
Last recorded142,629 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 RXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 142,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,277 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,107 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,307 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,307 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2011 52,942 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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AN08 RXW is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AN08 RXW, 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 AN08 RXW registered?

AN08 RXW is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is AN08 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 RXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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