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BB07 MAD

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,885 mi
Last recorded192,885 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB07 MAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 192,885 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 179,169 miles

Central Front Undertray missing.

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 179,167 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Undertray missing.

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 164,117 miles

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 164,116 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,683 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Jun 2022 155,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 154,719 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 154,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,052 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 153,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dual mass flywheel noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,170 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 145,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,159 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 1 May 2015 133,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,202 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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BB07 MAD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BB07 MAD, 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 BB07 MAD registered?

BB07 MAD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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