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CA08 XOD

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,618 mi
Last recorded155,618 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,618 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 156,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,061 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges needs attention

n/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play

Pass 24 May 2018 146,098 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2017 140,734 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 140,734 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,695 miles

NSF Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,879 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 123,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,207 miles

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 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.

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