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BG08 DPX

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,867 mi
Last recorded153,867 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DPX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 153,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 149,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 140,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 138,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 138,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 128,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 128,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,194 miles

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat belt at tim e of test

advise n/s rear secondry side light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat belt at tim e of test

advise n/s rear secondry side light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,811 miles

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

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

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

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat belt at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,539 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyres wearing on edges

wind screen chiped outside swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,539 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyres wearing on edges

wind screen chiped outside swept area

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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BG08 DPX is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 DPX, 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 BG08 DPX registered?

BG08 DPX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is BG08 DPX safe to buy?

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