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AP08 NKO

2008 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 135,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills and chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar bush worn and play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress should replace a.s.a.p (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside rear wishbone type inner bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen within m o t limit

Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,694 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s and chassi rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress ,marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement botside rear lower/ wishbone type. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top, should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing, inner shoulder worn . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top, should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm wishbone type, bush badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top, seeping grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ,lightly damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, type. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front outer shoulders /primary groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 97,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,418 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 15 May 2017 84,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 67,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,430 miles

no smoke detected

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,032 miles

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,032 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,483 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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AP08 NKO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

AP08 NKO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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