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BV08 BGK

2008 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 107,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,887 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,259 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,411 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and have cuts (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2018 76,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 17 runflat (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front has deep cut on tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and have cuts (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2017 71,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,685 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,544 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 BGK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Red 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 BGK, 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 BV08 BGK registered?

BV08 BGK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BV08 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 BGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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