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AN08 TXA

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,214 mi
Last recorded153,214 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 TXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 128,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 114,970 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 109,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,747 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Would recommend rear brake check

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Would recommend rear brake check

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,663 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

n/s/r tyre worn very low inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,510 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 TXA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXA, 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

How do I check the history of AN08 TXA?

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What year was AN08 TXA registered?

AN08 TXA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is AN08 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 TXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AN08 TXA have outstanding finance?

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