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BRN 167

2008 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 167
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 79,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 63,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,552 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 44,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 34,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,457 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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BRN 167 is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 BRN 167, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRN 167 registered?

BRN 167 is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BRN 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 167 shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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