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AJ58 LSL

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,860 mi
Last recorded159,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 159,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 159,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 150,025 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 139,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 137,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 133,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 126,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 126,114 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 119,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,766 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 110,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,803 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,426 miles

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

rear reg plate loose

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,079 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 LSL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

AJ58 LSL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is AJ58 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 LSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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