MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn outer edges .........
exhaust emissions too clean to register .......
Non run-flat tyres fitted to rear of vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT08 OPY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?
BT08 OPY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is BT08 OPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT08 OPY 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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