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EF08 LTZ

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,311 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber split exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Parking brake lever worn but not excessively

Fail 18 Jul 2023 141,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber split exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Parking brake lever worn but not excessively

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,585 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,795 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 108,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,405 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,780 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake pads around 60% worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 65,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake pads around 60% worn

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 LTZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

EF08 LTZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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