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AJ57 TTU

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,721 mi
Last recorded189,721 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 189,721 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 170,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 163,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 155,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 145,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,763 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear brake pad sensor adrift

Fail 5 Feb 2016 136,763 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,139 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 9 Jan 2014 106,139 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,949 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,288 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 70,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 70,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have small cuts in tread

both front tyres are worn on outer and inner edge (stepped tread pattern)225/50/17

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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AJ57 TTU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ57 TTU, 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 AJ57 TTU registered?

AJ57 TTU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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