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BP57 NLC

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,072 mi
Last recorded177,072 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,072 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all round (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front chip on windscreen

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 176,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear diff leak

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Nearside & Offsise (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 167,704 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 167,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 156,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 134,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 124,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,388 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges 225 50r17

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,210 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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BP57 NLC is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP57 NLC, 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 BP57 NLC registered?

BP57 NLC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BP57 NLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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