MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch sticks (3.1 (c))
engine oil level low
nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split
front and rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
damage to screen
front wipers slow to clear
n/s/f headlight beam pattern has no kick to n/s
rear brake disks poor condition and pads at 3mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to windscreen
Chips in windscreen,
Nearside front inner brake pad appears low,
Rear tyres are down to 3.5mm,
Service due,
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 OCY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BF08 OCY, 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 BF08 OCY registered?
BF08 OCY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is BF08 OCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 OCY 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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