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BP08 BGZ

2008 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,380 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2026 114,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,045 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 109,045 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,738 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 101,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,789 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,028 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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BP08 BGZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP08 BGZ, 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 BP08 BGZ registered?

BP08 BGZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is BP08 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 BGZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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