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AU08 UBF

2008 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,427 miles

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2012 96,427 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

offside front tyre worn on inneredge and is stepping slightly on same edge

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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AU08 UBF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU08 UBF, 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 AU08 UBF?

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What year was AU08 UBF registered?

AU08 UBF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UBF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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