MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Undertray Fitted Obscuring testable items
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
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
Odometer reading recorded in KM
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip to screen
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was EF08 XBJ registered?
EF08 XBJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is EF08 XBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF08 XBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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