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BF08 OHL

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,006 miles

Slight rattle from exhaust heatshield

small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2016 119,985 miles

Stop lamp not working highlevel (1.2.1b)

Slight rattle from exhaust heatshield

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread ( leaking)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,171 miles

Offside front jacking block missing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,818 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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BF08 OHL 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 BF08 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

BF08 OHL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 OHL 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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