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B3 YEU

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,054 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 138,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,835 miles

rear diff slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 82,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 69,873 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 135,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 135,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 126,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,511 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

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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B3 YEU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B3 YEU, 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 B3 YEU?

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What year was B3 YEU registered?

B3 YEU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is B3 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 YEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 YEU have outstanding finance?

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