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DE08 OZN

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 135,562 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 132,724 miles

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

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

parking brake poor

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,599 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,811 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine cover fitted

Parking brake could do with slight adjustment

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,326 miles

Offside Front tyre tread has a deep cut, but no ply cords exposed

both rear tyres treads starting to get low

emissions to clean to register

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,010 miles

Emission's to clean for machine

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge - 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge - 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,507 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and various deep cuts

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and various deep cuts

o/s and n/s rear handbrake lazy and not locking out

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,062 miles

handbrake lazy and not locking out

handbrake travel, but only has a reserve

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,049 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,134 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,885 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE08 OZN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE08 OZN, 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 DE08 OZN registered?

DE08 OZN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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