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CP08 LPC

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 76,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 72,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 70,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,524 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 59,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,291 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 31,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 31,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

due to low emissions no printout could be produced from DGA but vehicle passed emissions test

Fail 23 May 2011 17,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads on legal limit

Pass 23 May 2011 17,425 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads on legal limit

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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CP08 LPC is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP08 LPC, 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 CP08 LPC registered?

CP08 LPC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is CP08 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 LPC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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