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EA08 ULP

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,472 mi
Last recorded201,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ULP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 201,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 189,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,228 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 165,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 157,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 153,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 153,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 145,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,203 miles

Rear head rests loose on rear seats

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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EA08 ULP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA08 ULP, 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 EA08 ULP registered?

EA08 ULP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is EA08 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ULP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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