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AJ58 FUP

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,084 mi
Last recorded160,084 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 160,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 160,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 147,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 133,219 miles

both rear road wheels have had welding repairs carried out

Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,273 miles

cuts in front tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,299 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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AJ58 FUP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ58 FUP, 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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AJ58 FUP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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