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MA08 MOL

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,410 mi
Last recorded137,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 MOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,410 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,697 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 124,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,441 miles

Offside Rear Park brake effort 50% lower

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 107,441 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Park brake effort 50% lower

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,541 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 73,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre vale slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre vale slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,643 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge bald close to cords

Pass 19 May 2014 61,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,412 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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MA08 MOL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA08 MOL, 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 MA08 MOL registered?

MA08 MOL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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