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BG02 RDG

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RDG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 148,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 131,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,703 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

handbrake long

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,522 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 117,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,242 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,240 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,354 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,097 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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BG02 RDG 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG02 RDG, 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 BG02 RDG registered?

BG02 RDG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is BG02 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 RDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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