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BU08 OJK

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 171,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 171,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 171,777 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 167,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

plastic cover under the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 158,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 158,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 140,691 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 140,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 126,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2011 16,428 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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BU08 OJK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BU08 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

BU08 OJK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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