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BU08 NYZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 117,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,900 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing broken (5.2.4a)

Vehicles fitted with undertrays

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav + Camera (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing broken (5.2.4a)

Vehicles fitted with undertrays

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,384 miles

under trims fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 56,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 46,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,230 miles

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)

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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BU08 NYZ 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 BU08 NYZ, 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 BU08 NYZ registered?

BU08 NYZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BU08 NYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 NYZ 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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