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AJ58 HBA

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 165,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 138,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 118,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 96,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HBA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ58 HBA, 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 AJ58 HBA registered?

AJ58 HBA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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