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BA03 ZMO

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 ZMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 152,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust Flexi and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS AND OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2025 138,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 146,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays

Fail 21 Feb 2025 146,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays

Pass 22 May 2024 126,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 113,076 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 127,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 102,690 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 102,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,067 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,693 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,992 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 92,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,179 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 53,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,133 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,517 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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BA03 ZMO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 BA03 ZMO, 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 BA03 ZMO registered?

BA03 ZMO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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