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BV57 CCE

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

234,780 mi
Last recorded234,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 234,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 234,599 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Possible injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 221,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 206,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 206,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 201,053 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 201,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 197,290 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 197,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 186,892 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 186,892 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 176,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 176,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 245/40/r18 .93y bridgstone (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 166,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 153,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,989 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 122,981 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,474 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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BV57 CCE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV57 CCE, 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 BV57 CCE registered?

BV57 CCE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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