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AS03 MCF

2008 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 MCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn intermittingly working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn intermittingly working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s +n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,028 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s +n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,855 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,384 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,250 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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AS03 MCF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AS03 MCF, 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 AS03 MCF registered?

AS03 MCF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is AS03 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS03 MCF shows 21 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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