free car check
AC08GPX
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AC08GPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Apr 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
⚠️
58 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,878 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Reg plate cracked
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake discs corroded
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,285 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake discs worn and corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,347 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,347 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,325 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,373 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020 16 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frontboth/perished/walls (5.2.3 (e))
2 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,873 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,820 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,968 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,284 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 16 Jun 202629 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,884 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2015 16 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,111 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2014 16 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,698 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 16 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,854 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012 16 Jun 202626 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,302 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AC08GPX was registered on 2008-03-31
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.