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EF08 KEU

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,235 mi
Last recorded195,235 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 195,235 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 195,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated does not allow bonnet to open (3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 186,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 186,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 180,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 173,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 May 2020 173,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2019 161,522 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 150,668 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 150,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 141,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 141,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,635 miles

no smoke on emissions test

Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,885 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,114 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
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EF08 KEU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF08 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

EF08 KEU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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