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AJ57 ZDV

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,989 mi
Last recorded231,989 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 231,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 223,298 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 213,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 207,456 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 197,541 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 197,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 173,271 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 158,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 145,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 138,297 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,371 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,630 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 ZDV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

AJ57 ZDV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is AJ57 ZDV safe to buy?

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