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DE08 PZA

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,331 mi
Last recorded169,331 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 169,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 166,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve pipe bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 162,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,825 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 157,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,654 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges,close to limit

nearside front tyre scrubbing edges,close to limit

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,411 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,049 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,038 miles

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 117,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 116,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre scrubbing edges

Pass 3 Mar 2013 109,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 93,195 miles

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

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

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 PZA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZA, 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 DE08 PZA registered?

DE08 PZA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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