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BL08 TWC

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,198 mi
Last recorded164,198 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 164,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 156,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 143,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,535 miles

excessive oil leak from engine

water pump excessive play ,pulley moving front to back hence not done smoke test

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,439 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 117,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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

TPS warning light on

nearside and offside mirror covers missing

Fail 23 Dec 2019 117,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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

TPS warning light on

nearside and offside mirror covers missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,502 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 113,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TPMS light on

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,961 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TPMS light on

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,041 miles

suspect h/brake ratchet slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,041 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edges

suspect h/brake ratchet slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,135 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

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 TWC is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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