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BL08 HNX

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 97,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,466 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine bay - under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 84,657 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 84,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,556 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose dpf flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,392 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,230 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 58,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 58,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,021 miles

Damage to NSF wheel arch liner and under trays

Pass 10 May 2013 37,037 miles

wipers beginning to smear screen

Pass 16 May 2012 28,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 20,039 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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BL08 HNX is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL08 HNX, 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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BL08 HNX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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