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RIB 5553

2008 BMW 520D M Sport

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,962 mi
Last recorded186,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 5553
MakeBMW
Model520D M Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 186,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 186,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 181,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 176,078 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 175,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 170,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 167,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 159,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 156,265 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520D M Sport?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
7,992
Miles/Year
539
On UK Roads
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RIB 5553 is a 2008 BMW 520D M Sport in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was RIB 5553 registered?

RIB 5553 is a 2008 BMW 520D M Sport, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RIB 5553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 5553 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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