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BV08 BFN

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,880 mi
Last recorded176,880 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 176,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,802 miles

offside rear handbrake readings low

Pass 4 Oct 2023 162,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 162,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 158,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 153,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 153,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 140,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 134,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit central tread area - 245 40 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit central tread area - 245 40 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 127,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear form on tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

No measurable emissions detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,021 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2015 113,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 107,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,311 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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BV08 BFN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV08 BFN, 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 BV08 BFN registered?

BV08 BFN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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