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M333 LEU

2008 BMW 520

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests42 (38 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 LEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

38 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 148,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2025 136,596 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 194,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 139,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 187,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 184,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 180,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 164,913 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 164,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 148,477 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 129,607 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear roughness in top mount causing spring to jump

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,767 miles

nearside body slight damage

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside body slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,996 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,232 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,248 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 30,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,563 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,058 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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M333 LEU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M333 LEU, 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 M333 LEU registered?

M333 LEU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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