MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower under-trays fitted
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower under-trays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components and areas of floorpan
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s/f left hand drive converter stickers fitted (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
o/s/r tyre showing signs of wearing out of its natural shape on the inner tread area and worn down to 2.5mm
plastic under body panels are fitted not allowing inspection of some underside parts.
Headlamp image converters fitted
Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread, outside edges
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Damage to lower arm front-most bushes nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some suspension and body components.
plastic under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt
undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F FOG LAMP ADRIFT.
TPMS TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM ILLUMINATED DURING TEST.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BG08 UAB is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 BG08 UAB, 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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BG08 UAB is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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