MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front fog lamp missing
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front fog lamp missing
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front fog lamp not secure and not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front fog lamp not secure and not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs corroded and worn
r/pads low
noise coming from fanbelt area
cuts on both rear tyres
cuts on nearside front tyre
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
cuts on both rear tyres
cuts on nearside front tyre
noise coming from fanbelt area
oil service due
O/S/F Tyre has cuts in side wall not to cords
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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BJ08 HCP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?
BJ08 HCP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2008.
Is BJ08 HCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 HCP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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