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BG08 UAB

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

196,137 mi
Last recorded196,137 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 196,137 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 196,136 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 185,279 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 172,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 156,600 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 148,819 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 148,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 138,269 miles

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.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,721 miles

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.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,308 miles

plastic under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,175 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,175 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,174 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,064 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 UAB registered?

BG08 UAB is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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