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CP08 XAO

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 105,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 82,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,375 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,598 miles

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

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

rear brake pads starting to get low on 5mm,front brake pads 7mm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,700 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,483 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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CP08 XAO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

CP08 XAO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is CP08 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 XAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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