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BV08 PSZ

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,602 mi
Last recorded173,602 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 173,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 166,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 160,928 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 154,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021

underbody trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 139,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 131,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,869 miles

No smoke reading due to clean running engine & DPF filter

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,887 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,284 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,179 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 PSZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

BV08 PSZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 PSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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