CarVerify

Free Car Check

E13 MVV

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,758 mi
Last recorded208,758 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 MVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 208,758 miles

front oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 197,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,219 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted unable to inspect engine components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 170,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 150,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 143,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 120,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,450 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,749 miles

rear brake pads outer approx 3.5mm

wipers leaving some lines

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,150 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E13 MVV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E13 MVV, 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 E13 MVV?

You can check the full history of E13 MVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E13 MVV registered?

E13 MVV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2008.

Is E13 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 MVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E13 MVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E13 MVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.