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BE08 RUS

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE08 RUS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 155,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 155,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 239,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,404 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

BOTH FRONT WINDOWS DARK TINT

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F Tyre cut in tread

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 206,498 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 196,278 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,424 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,817 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,430 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BE08 RUS is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 BE08 RUS, 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 BE08 RUS registered?

BE08 RUS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BE08 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE08 RUS 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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