MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017RF (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017RF (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
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BL08 VWD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2008.
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