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AJ57 YCY

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 121,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,596 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,478 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,904 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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AJ57 YCY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

AJ57 YCY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AJ57 YCY safe to buy?

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