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EF08 FVD

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

267,311 mi
Last recorded267,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 267,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Jun 2022 267,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 249,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 237,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slight over hang bottom shock cup

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 237,708 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective when foot brake applied no assistance from servo/vacuum (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring slight over hang bottom shock cup

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 219,869 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 206,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 194,534 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 187,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 183,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 183,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 159,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,127 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 150,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 149,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 147,920 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall splt

Pass 25 Nov 2014 143,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged, but not exposing the tyre structure

Pass 8 May 2014 138,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,930 miles

front both sides & n/s/r tyres worn on inner side walls & cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 126,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 116,485 miles

advise various stone chip on front screen

o/s diff sill leaking slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 87,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EF08 FVD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EF08 FVD, 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 EF08 FVD registered?

EF08 FVD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EF08 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 FVD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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