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CA08 NTC

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,675 mi
Last recorded179,675 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 179,675 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 161,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,807 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 158,838 miles

Electrical wiring insecure nsf pad wear indicator wiring fouling on full left lock (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven hand brake (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)

full under body covers fitted obscuring some components

has sill covers fitted

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 140,707 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 140,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,262 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 120,262 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 NTC is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NTC, 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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CA08 NTC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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