MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle very oily underneath
Emissions not tested major oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle very oily underneath
both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges needs attention
n/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front headlight 'halo' rings not illuminating
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
NSF Tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 XOD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?
CA08 XOD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2008.
Is CA08 XOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA08 XOD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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