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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AM08FDK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 189,625 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 189,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both rear (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,972 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,467 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,467 MI
13 Jun 202614 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,420 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,066 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,634 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,896 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,826 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,162 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- h.brake 16% on min
- emissions too clean to be detected
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,800 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions too clean to be detected
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,632 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- emission too clean to be detected
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,104 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,869 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,165 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,674 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,912 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012 13 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!
AM08FDK was registered on 2008-03-19
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