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DU08 EVN

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,182 mi
Last recorded182,182 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 182,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 172,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 167,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,781 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 158,781 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached N/S FRONT LOCKING NUT LOOSE ON BOTTOM BALL JOINT TIE ARM HUB END. THREE TURNS WITH SPANNER. TAPER LOOSE IN HUB. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,891 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 150,883 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 144,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 139,481 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,706 miles

Under engine panel damp

Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 126,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 92,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low efficiency n/s handbrake

vehicle under tray insecure

Pass 29 May 2013 72,974 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,615 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 23 Feb 2012 51,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,315 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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DU08 EVN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU08 EVN, 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 DU08 EVN registered?

DU08 EVN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 EVN safe to buy?

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