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BC54 NUT

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC54 NUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 142,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,937 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,160 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,708 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,781 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,781 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,666 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 15,895 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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BC54 NUT is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BC54 NUT, 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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BC54 NUT is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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