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CA08 FZK

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 159,310 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 159,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 143,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 143,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,911 miles

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

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2021 135,217 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

vin plate damaged hard to read service light on

Pass 27 Dec 2019 132,085 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 132,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,794 miles

Front Both tyre valves perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges wearing & sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges wearing & sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 127,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Both tyre valves perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges wearing & sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges wearing & sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,380 miles

front & rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Dec 2015 109,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission readings very low 0.08 -1/m

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,088 miles

Emissions limits were tested and met, but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,411 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 86,370 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 84,285 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CA08 FZK is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue 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 CA08 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

CA08 FZK is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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