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BV08 LLE

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,091 miles

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Pass 21 Jul 2016 122,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean to record a result.visual OK.

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 122,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean to record a result.visual OK.

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 107,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Temporary repair made to sharp edge on nearside rear

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,817 miles

Temporary repair made to sharp edge on nearside rear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,879 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,843 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV08 LLE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 BV08 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

BV08 LLE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BV08 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 LLE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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