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B6 VVO

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,772 mi
Last recorded179,772 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 VVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 179,772 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 179,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 172,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 166,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,521 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 146,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,132 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,730 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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B6 VVO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B6 VVO, 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.

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What year was B6 VVO registered?

B6 VVO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is B6 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 VVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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