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EF08 XBJ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,225 mi
Last recorded197,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 197,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 189,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 181,593 miles

Undertray Fitted Obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2018 174,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 165,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 249,799 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DETERIAOTED BUT NOT EXPOSING PLY CORDS BOTH SIDES

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

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

Rear TYRE WALL DETERIAOTED BUT NOT EXPOSING PLY CORDS BOTH SIDES

Fail 18 Jun 2016 249,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DETERIAOTED BUT NOT EXPOSING PLY CORDS BOTH SIDES

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

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

Rear TYRE WALL DETERIAOTED BUT NOT EXPOSING PLY CORDS BOTH SIDES

Pass 9 Jun 2015 229,225 miles

Odometer reading recorded in KM

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,301 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip to screen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 119,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

emissions no sheet given to clean

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 XBJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBJ, 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 EF08 XBJ registered?

EF08 XBJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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