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CA08 FYM

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,762 mi
Last recorded232,762 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 232,762 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 217,710 miles

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

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 217,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 201,122 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 185,024 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 176,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 163,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 150,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 109,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 104,870 miles

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 23 Jun 2012 102,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 94,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CA08 FYM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CA08 FYM, 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 CA08 FYM registered?

CA08 FYM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is CA08 FYM safe to buy?

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