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AD58 VCZ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,038 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,203 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,879 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,230 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,508 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 79,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,211 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,211 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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AD58 VCZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AD58 VCZ, 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 AD58 VCZ registered?

AD58 VCZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is AD58 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VCZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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