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BD08 VPF

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,070 mi
Last recorded153,070 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 144,319 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS BALD ON INNER EDGES 2MM CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall been kerbed slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 144,318 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS BALD ON INNER EDGES 2MM CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall been kerbed slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 134,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 122,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 122,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,029 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,166 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,166 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 61,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,403 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,236 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 VPF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPF, 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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BD08 VPF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is BD08 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VPF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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