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BJ08 DBO

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,014 mi
Last recorded153,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 153,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 143,815 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 134,541 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 134,394 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,172 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,239 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 119,239 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,810 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 100,533 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,997 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 78,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 78,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,839 miles

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

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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BJ08 DBO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ08 DBO, 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 BJ08 DBO registered?

BJ08 DBO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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