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EA08 WXV

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,275 mi
Last recorded181,275 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2023 181,275 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,753 miles

parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,189 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 138,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2018 126,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 115,174 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Near side rear CV gaiter has slight grease

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking brake reading is lower than the offside advise adjustment

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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 WXV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WXV, 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 EA08 WXV registered?

EA08 WXV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is EA08 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 WXV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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