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AJ58 KXT

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,032 miles

Front tyres starting to go out of shape

unable to fully inspect brake fluid due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 64,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,112 miles

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

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

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 KXT is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

AJ58 KXT is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is AJ58 KXT safe to buy?

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