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DE08 XCW

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,965 mi
Last recorded137,965 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 137,965 miles

Central Rear Brake lamp innop -DVSA statement "not sure if they are connected, you should give the benefit of the doubt".

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 137,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 129,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/50/17 98w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 129,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut and worn 225/50/17 98w xl (run flat tyre) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/50/17 98w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 122,020 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 121,992 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,438 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,606 miles

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)

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

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Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise a full service

check and adjust rear handbrake shoes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,014 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 79,014 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,281 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,281 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 56,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,515 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,423 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2011 29,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 XCW is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 DE08 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

DE08 XCW is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DE08 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XCW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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