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CO07 ULE

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,780 mi
Last recorded161,780 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO07 ULE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 161,780 miles

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2024 158,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 158,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 154,452 miles

both rear tyres inner edge low

Pass 24 Sep 2022 151,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,538 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2020 146,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 136,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 122,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 88,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,921 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CO07 ULE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CO07 ULE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CO07 ULE registered?

CO07 ULE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is CO07 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO07 ULE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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