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EN08 BGZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,759 mi
Last recorded154,759 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 154,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 154,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 145,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 133,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,598 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 95,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,350 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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EN08 BGZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN08 BGZ, 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

How do I check the history of EN08 BGZ?

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What year was EN08 BGZ registered?

EN08 BGZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is EN08 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BGZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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