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AJ58 XYS

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 XYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2021 65,149 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,312 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 15,660 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 XYS is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

AJ58 XYS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AJ58 XYS safe to buy?

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