MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
outer sill and underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
handbrake long
outer sill and underbody covers fitted
outer sill and underbody covers fitted
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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