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AJ57 ZDS

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,877 mi
Last recorded178,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 178,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 178,866 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clamp (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 143,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,753 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 119,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,870 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 ZDS is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

AJ57 ZDS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AJ57 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 ZDS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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