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DV08 XTE

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,784 mi
Last recorded121,784 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 121,784 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,136 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 106,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 106,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 106,598 miles

Inner edge of n/s/f tyre excessively worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 106,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner edge of n/s/f tyre excessively worn

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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DV08 XTE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV08 XTE, 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

How do I check the history of DV08 XTE?

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What year was DV08 XTE registered?

DV08 XTE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is DV08 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 XTE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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