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CA57 PCV

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,628 mi
Last recorded210,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 PCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 210,628 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 210,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 199,838 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 199,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 189,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 174,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 158,431 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 158,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 11 Dec 2015 149,294 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,974 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 135,972 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,495 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,050 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 102,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,112 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,846 miles

front brake pads are getting very low

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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CA57 PCV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA57 PCV, 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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CA57 PCV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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