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BN08 VVV

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,138 mi
Last recorded213,138 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 213,138 miles

Engine covers and undertrays covering the parts unable to check

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 204,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 191,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 170,927 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 170,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 157,616 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 157,616 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,512 miles

nearside handbrake requires attention

slight damage windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2016 103,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake requires attention

slight damage windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,715 miles

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

differential wet

Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,715 miles

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

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

differential wet

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads starting to wear

rear diff starting to leak

sill covers

small chips in screen

Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads starting to wear

rear diff starting to leak

sill covers

small chips in screen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,996 miles

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,522 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear to both rear tyres

Fail 3 Jan 2012 59,522 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear to both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,484 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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BN08 VVV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN08 VVV, 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 BN08 VVV registered?

BN08 VVV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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