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CU08 KVM

2008 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,415 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 90,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine trays & covers fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 May 2016 60,091 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 60,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,054 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,730 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 29,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,993 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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CU08 KVM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CU08 KVM, 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 CU08 KVM registered?

CU08 KVM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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