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AP08 AGZ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,891 mi
Last recorded165,891 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,891 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 165,875 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 160,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 151,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,164 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,432 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,435 miles

both rear tyres 2.2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AP08 AGZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AP08 AGZ, 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 AP08 AGZ registered?

AP08 AGZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AP08 AGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 AGZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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