MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
dampness at power steering reservoir
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
dampness at power steering reservoir
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered/disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wiper arm loose
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both suspension air bags perished
emissions FAS not detected
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both top ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wiper arm loose
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both suspension air bags perished
emissions FAS not detected
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front lower arm bushes slightly perished
child seat fitted
covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust slightly corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
both front lower rear arms inner bushers splitting and perished
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CU08 LXH is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LXH, 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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CU08 LXH is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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