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B815 TER

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 TER
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,456 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,138 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,409 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,940 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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B815 TER is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B815 TER, 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 B815 TER registered?

B815 TER is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is B815 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B815 TER shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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