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C21 EYK

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

222,347 mi
Last recorded222,347 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 EYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 222,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 215,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 207,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 204,729 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 204,727 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 199,026 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 199,026 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 189,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 189,412 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 178,212 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake low efforts

Pass 12 Nov 2018 173,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 173,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 165,016 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 153,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 11 Nov 2015 142,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved and pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitted and grooved (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under body trays fitted

heat shield near dpf loose and rattling

Fail 11 Nov 2015 142,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cracking with age also nail in outer section of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking withage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitted and grooved (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under body trays fitted

heat shield near dpf loose and rattling

Pass 12 Nov 2014 128,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,710 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,889 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C21 EYK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C21 EYK, 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 C21 EYK registered?

C21 EYK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is C21 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 EYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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