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BK08 UWS

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,576 mi
Last recorded177,576 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UWS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 177,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 165,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,194 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, CHANGE NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,968 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, change soon.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,990 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, CHANGE SOON.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, CHANGE SOON.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,496 miles

both front tyres 2mm in places

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,486 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm in places

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,329 miles

trays fitted under car at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,329 miles

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

trays fitted under car at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 41,396 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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BK08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK08 UWS, 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 BK08 UWS registered?

BK08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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