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BT08 HCG

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HCG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,995 miles

Nearside Front TYRE-OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED-AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT

Fail 13 Jun 2017 143,994 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front TYRE-OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED-AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT

Pass 25 Jun 2016 137,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

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

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring views

Fail 18 Jun 2016 137,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

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

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring views

Pass 23 May 2015 127,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,871 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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BT08 HCG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 HCG, 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 BT08 HCG registered?

BT08 HCG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 HCG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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