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BD08 VOT

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 105,431 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 103,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,536 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,563 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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BD08 VOT is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD08 VOT, 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 BD08 VOT registered?

BD08 VOT is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BD08 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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