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BV08 PUA

2008 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,299 mi
Last recorded195,299 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 195,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 194,815 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE REPEATERS. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DETACHED. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER, FRONT ARMS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe BE HEATED. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER HOSES, CUT TO CORDS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH REAR LOWER, FRONT BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak FROM TOP OF ENGINE. ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES. ()

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTERS. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view HEAVILY SCORED AND CHIP OUT SIDE OF ZONE A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 183,243 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 179,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake lever travel slightly high

Fail 6 Jan 2021 179,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking check may requires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 29 Jun 2019 162,445 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 162,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,206 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,393 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 76,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,664 miles

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PUA is a 2008 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PUA, 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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BV08 PUA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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